Polly Powell Marsh of Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
I am a Rotarian, a CPA and an artist. I saw the article on you in the January Rotarian magazine. I enjoyed it and I look forward to adding your Portraits of the Praries to my library. I, too, enjoy painting while traveling for Rotary and personal reasons. Polly Marsh

Marilyn Timms of Vancouver Island, Canada
Hello, Richard! I am a fellow Rotarian/Artist and read all about you in the current Rotarian with great pleasure. It is an honor to know such a fine artist as yourself shares my own support for Rotary! If you are ever in the Pacific Northwest (I live on Vancouver Island in Canada) it would be wonderful to meet you in person!I will look for a copy of your book today.

Frances Bostwick of Loveland, Colorado
I have just finished reading, pondering and devouring your book. It is absolutely wonderful – every aspect: the quotes from Cather’s book, your commentary and of course, the paintings. All of these have engraved an image of Nebraska in my mind – so much so that I actually want to go back there and explore. What a wonderful achievement. And what a wonderful talent you have and are sharing with others as Willa Cather did. Congratuatlions. I am honored to know you and to experience this book. your book. It is absolutely wonderful – every aspect: the quotes from Cather’s book, your commentary and of course, the paintings. All of these have engraved an image of Nebraska in my mind – so much so that I actually want to go back there and explore. What a wonderful achievement. And what a wonderful talent you have and are sharing with others as Willa Cather did. Congratuatlions. I am honored to know you and to experience this book.

Mary Sue Hutchins of Oakland, CA
You know I love your work and enjoy the pictures that I have. You are so incredibly talented. Now I want to see your Willa Cather book! See you in October!!

Phil Baker of Solana Beach, CA
Just reread your book before going on vacation with a sketchbook and watercolors. What a wonderful inspiration with so many great sketches and a helpful commentary.

Misty Beauchamp of Naples/ FL / USA
I purchased Watercolor Journeys some years ago and it is my most-loved art book! I also am an artist and your book has inspired me to log my own watercolor journeys in my sketchbooks. Right now I am having treatment for stage 4 cancer, but if things go well, I will order the new book you are publishing. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.

Mary and Dave Gullikson of Loveland
Your website is just stunning. We have a longtime appreciation of your fine watercolors and do so look forward to your new book. You have been so gracious and generous with your talents, which are many.We send you many thanks for brightening our lives with your beautiful artwork , particularly enjoying your sense of colors, style and subjects. We are honored to be your friend and neighbor.

Jennie Schilling Lock of Lyons, CO USA
I just visited the website. What a great showcase for your work. Very well done and easy to use. You are my favorite artist! I might be a bit predjudice, but honestly, you are an inspiration not only because of your incredible talent but also because of your generosity.

Jim Kluttz of Cary, North Carolina
I also like to make watercolor sketches when I travel, and your book has been a valuable source of inspiration for me. My formal education is civil engineer but since retirement I have more time for my watercolor hobby. I admire your work as an artist and as a doctor. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Will be publishing another book soon?

Bill Snow of Loveland, Co.
Dick, your web site is awsome as is your work and your heart. I can't wait to paint with you. You have been a great inspiration and have my admiration. My wife was thrilled with your kindness and the time you spent with us after your demonstration and book signing and your kind words of encouragement ment a lot to us both.

Laine Renfro Sedillo of Santa Fe, NM
As always Dick, I am awed by your work and talent. Wish some of it would have rubbed off, alas! My love to you and Marlene - thanks for sharing! Laine

rghw of usa
I love your work. So inspiring and you are very talented. I am trying to do a sketch every few days. Just bought your book. A treasure.

Kathleen Quinn (Heather's Mom) of St Simons, GA
Dick, Heather sent me the link to your site since she knows I am a fan! (Your book sits on my end table and it getting dog-eared from wear.) I enjoyed the old site but the functionality of this is amazing! Congrats on the update that allows those who love your work to enjoy it even more :-D love to you & Marlene, Kate

Heather of Kalamazo, MI
I LOVE the new site! A beautiful visual presentation. Just a delight to look at--and easy to navigate, as well. I have not seen your works on "Following Christopher Columbus" & "Mexico--What fun. (I really like the sketch books almost the best--the reader in me, I suppose:)) Seems like these days I rarely pass website links on, but this is one site I can't wait to send to my family & friends! You continue to be an inspiration to us in many ways! Love, Heather

Roy Willie of Manly, Queensland, Australia
A great site Dick and some fantastic paintings. You are indeed talented. Would like to see a larger image of the Nebula painting.

Roxanne Homman (Hayes) of Colorado Springs,CO U.S.A.
Dear Dr. Shilling, What a beautiful web site and what a beautifull person you are. I am so blessed to know you and your wife. I wish many happy journeys for you. I will share your web site with all I know. God bless you and keep you. Roxanne (Nica friend 06)

LUIS TORT of TEHUACAN PUEBLA MEXICO
IT IS A VERY NICE WEB SITE

James Rowe Adams of The Center for Progressive Christianity, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Watercolor Journeys is an impressive book. I picked it up intending to flip through the pages pausing only long enough to admire a few pictures that happened to catch my attention. Instead, I found myself engrossed in the text and admiring every one of your sketches and paintings. I have been proud to show your book to family and friends, including professional artists who assured me that your advice to would-be watercolorists is sound.

Carol Walters of Palm Desert, CA
Your website is top notch!! What a joy! As you were an inspiration to me in my dental career, I know you are an inspiration to many aspiring watercolorists! I'm having difficulty deciding which print(s) I want to purchase! Thanks for your dedication to excellence, Carol

A dear friend and admirer, of Loveland, CO
Your book and paintings have brought blessings to our family and friends. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the inspiration and beauty that you give.

Julio & Martha Herrera of Tehuacan, puebla, Mexico
we feel lucky about being your friends and got your autographed book! remember mi casa es tu casa

James of Loveland, CO, USA
Great reading, great art.

Kuhn Hong of Burr Ridge, IL USA
Dick, it is wonderful to see your recent works "Following Christopher Columbus". I was fascinated to see the watercolors like, Teatre Catala, Ocean views, The Cathedral of Cadiz and also the pen and ink sketch, Funchal. You are a really gifted and talented artist, and hope you will be able to produce more works to share with us. I appreciate very much.

Laine Renfro Sedillo of Santa Fe, NM, USA
Dick - thanks so much for sharing your book and travels with us. I so enjoy seeing various parts of the world through your eyes and talents. Looking forward to seeing you & Marlene soon in Loveland - Laine

Jack Shuler DDS of Londonderry, NH 03053
Thanks again, Dick, for sharing your gifts. The watercolor of Colonia Agricola, where we both did the oral-surgery, still occupies a central spot in our living room, and we tell our friends all about it. (Didn't know I HAD ANY FRIENDS, did you?? Of course,you knew my wife did!! Nardos and I love you and Marlene. Jack

George and Helen Fox of Naples, Fl.
Your book is great and has a prominent place on our coffee table

Jo Ann Chedester of Omaha, NE USA
I am so rich for having you and your gifts in my life. It is easy to walk through the "doors" in your paintings.

Steve and Miriam Schoenig of Fort Collins, CO USA
Dick, what a thrill to view your website! Your artistic talents transported us to some exotic corners of the world. It's a joy to know you.

Pat Jolliff of Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Dick, I am very impressed with your web site and all of the talent and energy that you have. I am also one of your big fans, having some of your most beautful watercolors.

G. Jackson of High Point, NC USA
Hi Richard, Your website is very nice, however it was the article in Artist's Sketchbook that sent me to the site. It truly is was a world of inspiration for me. This is exactly what I am working towards. I particulary liked the sketch of St Agness'Shamba. GJ

richlouschilling of Loveland, CO, USA
Thanks for telling about this site. I look forward to seeing the whole page and getting your book. Thanks. Louise and Dick

Missy (Austin) Crump of Frisco, Texas
Mr. Schilling, I often look at your painting I have in my home and am reminded of my happy childhood in Colorado. God has blessed you with a wonderful gift. Thank you for sharing it with all of us. Your new book is beautiful!

Jo Ann Chedester of Omaha, NE USA
Dick, I have been your fan for a long time. Your work is lovely, interesting, uniting, and challenging. You suggested to me doing just what you are demonstating in your book when I was in Islamabad, Pakistan. Not enough time left to do it then, but on my next trip I will be well trained by you and better equipped! Thank you!! Blessings and love, Jo Ann

Joanne Munro of Lakewood, Colorado
I love traveling, good art, and beautiful books, so I picked your book up yesterday. But have had only a few minutes to look it over. So far I'm thrilled with it. Hope to see more of your work - and more books, PLEASE!

A reader from California writes: of Pacific Grove, CA
This book was a prize from a survey questionaire. I would have never bought the book for myself because I never thought that I would make a watercolor journal but after reading this book and seeing the illustrations, I was so inspired!!! I had an old sketch pad and headed outside with it and this book, then, sat down and sketched things around my home and town. This sketching brought so much personal emotion to me as I looked closely at all the beauty around me in my everyday life. I slowed down my life to see, to realy see and now I am taking a journal with me everywhere. Thanks for opening my eyes with the wonderful book containing beautiful drawings and words!!!

Antonia und Werner WILLI of Switzerland
Herzliche Gratulation. Wir sind stolz auf unseren Verwandten in den USA. Weiterhin viel Glück. Antonia und Werner

Sylvia & Roy of Manly Brisbane Australia
I like this site much better, Dick. We're looking forward to getting your new book.

JOANN AUSTIN of MCKINNEY, TX USA
Dick, I'm so blessed to have you as a friend and so excited to get my copy of your book and all the Joy of your Journey's

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