Here are a pair of Barnhouse prints to "draw to," as the saying goes. Dave has duplicated these two prints. In one, the Chevy is the "star." In the other, the "Ford" is.

Ford Lends A Hand	Chevy Lends A Hand
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" Even the strongest Chevy or the toughest Ford can get stuck in the mud on a rain-soaked country road. But how humbling to get a tow from the rival brand truck. On this evening the challenge is to take the help along with the good natured barbs: 'You should'a bought a truck like mine' or 'You get what you pay for!' In the long run each owner will accept the help offered, no matter how hard it is to take."

" Collectors tell me they often put themselves in my art. It's a way we all can relive some of the happiest moments of our youth."

Dave Barnhouse recreates the best of times in his definition of rural and small town America. His portraits are glimpses of life the way he remembers it from his childhood. Barnhouse is a self-described "country boy" from Richmond, Ohio who grew up in small towns and connects physically and emotionally with those environments.

Barnhouse's work captures the Americana genre, as he works with illumination and adds a nostalgic touch to give viewers the feeling they are actually present and part of the painting."