Dave Barnhouse

Americana Art

Dave Barnhouse recreates the best of times in his definition of rural and small town America. His portraits are freeze frames of life the way he remembers it in the 1950s and 60s. "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." Currently, Barnhouse has settled into the Americana genre, constantly working with illumination and adding a nostalgic touch to make viewers feel they are actually present and part of the painting. Barnhouse’s works have earned many awards and honors. He has been included in InformArt’s "Top Ten Hottest Artists" list and he has been voted one of America’s most popular print artists in dealer surveys conducted by U.S. ART magazine.  

Dave Barnhouse is a self-described "country boy" from Richmond, Ohio who grew up in small towns and has no intention of leaving their environs either physically or emotionally. "I want my art to make people feel as if they were back home on a Friday evening, so they can experience the warmth of a cozy fire and smell the homemade bread and cookies coming from the oven," he says.