Schwarzer's work deals with the subject of Europe, the reunification of East and West Germany, and human rights.
Schwarzer showed a strong passion for art and design from an early age, which was encouraged by his father.
As a teenager, Schwarzer studied artists such as Vincent van Gogh, and imitated some paintings such as "Homages."
Schwarzer has also been a master student under Werner Schriefers at the Kölner Fachhochschule, specializing in art and design.
Since 2000, Schwarzer has been a guest professor at the Belarusian State Academy of Arts in Minsk, Republic of Belarus.