The Quiet Presence of Mark Scherer Born in 1943, Mark Scherer has spent decades working within the realm of American painting. His presence in the art world is marked by a steady, focused application of color and form. He does not seek to overwhelm the viewer with grand gestures, but rather invites a closer look at the subtle shifts in a composition. His work suggests a life spent observing the way light settles on a surface and how sh…