"Dave Barnhouse is sure the retired railroad workers playing checkers in this scene are sharing the latest sports news as they wait for the Mainliner to go through. They have worked many long, hard hours together over the years. Now, they can relax and enjoy each others' company while staying close to the trains that defined their work lives."

" 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."