"In rural America a new sport car quickly becomes the talk of the town. The proud owner politely accepts his friends' special brand of good-humored envy. The older folks, however, think this sleek new car is probably just a little too expensive, and way too glamorous. But the owner must show off his new Corvette. He's parked at the busiest place in town: the grocery store and ice cream shop. One child, sipping her malt, is too young to go for a ride but looks on in amazement."

" 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."