O'Hare's arrivals and departures are a work of art

Zoom in: Reid showcases his work and process on Instagram and sells the renderings on Etsy.

What they're saying: "I love making things any which way I can, particularly on the computer and in the kitchen," Reid, who is an aviation buff and has a pilot's license, told Axios.

The bottom line: The next time you travel through the air, remind yourself that it's more than a flight. It's also art.