Eric Schwabel
@mrschwabel.bsky.social
I'm a weirdo in Joshua Tree who makes photos and arts and doesn’t understand most pop culture references. 99.3% retired from commercial work, just making art now. 🔞 Nudity-friendly models who are up for something artsy HMU. prints.schwabelstudio.com
Happy Friday!
Here's a fashion / swimwear story I shot for a local rag in my 20s, which I think was the tail end of the magazine explosion.
I was "classically (commercially) trained" so I always left room for text back then, but designers rarely took advantage of it.
Here's a fashion / swimwear story I shot for a local rag in my 20s, which I think was the tail end of the magazine explosion.
I was "classically (commercially) trained" so I always left room for text back then, but designers rarely took advantage of it.
February 13, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Happy Friday!
Here's a fashion / swimwear story I shot for a local rag in my 20s, which I think was the tail end of the magazine explosion.
I was "classically (commercially) trained" so I always left room for text back then, but designers rarely took advantage of it.
Here's a fashion / swimwear story I shot for a local rag in my 20s, which I think was the tail end of the magazine explosion.
I was "classically (commercially) trained" so I always left room for text back then, but designers rarely took advantage of it.
February 13, 2026 at 1:37 AM
All that's left for me on this list is Apple (will happen this month) and I still have an Instagram account, so Meta.
February 12, 2026 at 6:43 PM
All that's left for me on this list is Apple (will happen this month) and I still have an Instagram account, so Meta.
We’re canceling all streaming as part of #resistandunsubscribe, which means no more Apple Music, so I’m gonna start playing vinyl more. This morning needed jazz so it’s Miles Davis, Birth of the Cool.
Gonna check out the used shops this weekend. Any album recommendations?
Gonna check out the used shops this weekend. Any album recommendations?
February 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
We’re canceling all streaming as part of #resistandunsubscribe, which means no more Apple Music, so I’m gonna start playing vinyl more. This morning needed jazz so it’s Miles Davis, Birth of the Cool.
Gonna check out the used shops this weekend. Any album recommendations?
Gonna check out the used shops this weekend. Any album recommendations?
Happy #humpday!
Shot this 20 years ago. If I recall, the model preferred anonymity so I shan't name him... and I think that beach ball came with an issue of some fashion mag. This was published in my 2009 book, "Shooting Male"
I still have those apple boxes. They served as tables at my wedding.
Shot this 20 years ago. If I recall, the model preferred anonymity so I shan't name him... and I think that beach ball came with an issue of some fashion mag. This was published in my 2009 book, "Shooting Male"
I still have those apple boxes. They served as tables at my wedding.
February 12, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Happy #humpday!
Shot this 20 years ago. If I recall, the model preferred anonymity so I shan't name him... and I think that beach ball came with an issue of some fashion mag. This was published in my 2009 book, "Shooting Male"
I still have those apple boxes. They served as tables at my wedding.
Shot this 20 years ago. If I recall, the model preferred anonymity so I shan't name him... and I think that beach ball came with an issue of some fashion mag. This was published in my 2009 book, "Shooting Male"
I still have those apple boxes. They served as tables at my wedding.
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Don’t know how many more examples it’s going to take for people to realize that billionaires are an existential threat to democracy and its institutions.
February 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Don’t know how many more examples it’s going to take for people to realize that billionaires are an existential threat to democracy and its institutions.
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Hell, yeah.
“I’ve got white skin, so I’m using my privilege to speak for my friends and neighbors. We’re telling them to stay home and stay safe, and we’re coming out and fighting for them.”
“I’ve got white skin, so I’m using my privilege to speak for my friends and neighbors. We’re telling them to stay home and stay safe, and we’re coming out and fighting for them.”
January 31, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Hell, yeah.
“I’ve got white skin, so I’m using my privilege to speak for my friends and neighbors. We’re telling them to stay home and stay safe, and we’re coming out and fighting for them.”
“I’ve got white skin, so I’m using my privilege to speak for my friends and neighbors. We’re telling them to stay home and stay safe, and we’re coming out and fighting for them.”
Anyone in / headed to / near Joshua Tree want to shoot (once it warms up)? Say hi.
Here's a shot of Jase that we shot in JTNP a few years back, had a lot of fun on that shoot.
Here's a shot of Jase that we shot in JTNP a few years back, had a lot of fun on that shoot.
January 31, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Anyone in / headed to / near Joshua Tree want to shoot (once it warms up)? Say hi.
Here's a shot of Jase that we shot in JTNP a few years back, had a lot of fun on that shoot.
Here's a shot of Jase that we shot in JTNP a few years back, had a lot of fun on that shoot.
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This whole thing. Everything that’s happening is about riding the momentum and wave. There are so many people at different political levels. Some have been organizing for a long time, while others are brand new. This time is about supporting the energy to and get people engaged in a strike.
January 30, 2026 at 9:24 PM
This whole thing. Everything that’s happening is about riding the momentum and wave. There are so many people at different political levels. Some have been organizing for a long time, while others are brand new. This time is about supporting the energy to and get people engaged in a strike.
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Today, we stand in solidarity with Minnesota. Here's how you can be part of this movement.
#iceout #iceoutforgood #minnesota
Take action: indivisiblelasvegas.org/weekly-actio...
Protest today: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Stand Up Saturday: indivisiblelasvegas.org/event/stand-...
#iceout #iceoutforgood #minnesota
Take action: indivisiblelasvegas.org/weekly-actio...
Protest today: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Stand Up Saturday: indivisiblelasvegas.org/event/stand-...
January 23, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Today, we stand in solidarity with Minnesota. Here's how you can be part of this movement.
#iceout #iceoutforgood #minnesota
Take action: indivisiblelasvegas.org/weekly-actio...
Protest today: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Stand Up Saturday: indivisiblelasvegas.org/event/stand-...
#iceout #iceoutforgood #minnesota
Take action: indivisiblelasvegas.org/weekly-actio...
Protest today: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Stand Up Saturday: indivisiblelasvegas.org/event/stand-...
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MLK Day Special: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words
MLK Day Special: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words
Today is the federal holiday that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was born January 15, 1929. He was assassinated April 4, 1968, at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. He was just 39 years o...
www.democracynow.org
January 19, 2026 at 3:26 PM
MLK Day Special: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words
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i think this MLK day the thing to focus on is the strategic focus and tactical brilliance of the civil rights movement and the way it was laser focused on a set of achievable goals
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
i think this MLK day the thing to focus on is the strategic focus and tactical brilliance of the civil rights movement and the way it was laser focused on a set of achievable goals
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The murderer’s name is Jonathan Ross. www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
Star Tribune identifies ICE agent who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis
Jonathan Ross was dragged in a separate incident last year by a fleeing driver, according to court records.
www.startribune.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
The murderer’s name is Jonathan Ross. www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
Easy way to mail your representatives re: Venezuela
Condemn the Illegal Occupation of Venezuela
We are calling on every elected official in this country to condemn this unprecedented aggression and violation of international law. This attack is clearly aimed at giving billionaire interests in ...
actionnetwork.org
January 5, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Easy way to mail your representatives re: Venezuela
It's wild to me that I've lived here 9 years. Every year brings something new. Today it's rainforest-meets-desert. #joshuatree
January 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
It's wild to me that I've lived here 9 years. Every year brings something new. Today it's rainforest-meets-desert. #joshuatree
Happy Birthday, Patti!
I've been fortunate to see her a few times in recent years up here at Pappy's
I've been fortunate to see her a few times in recent years up here at Pappy's
"In art or dream may you proceed with abandon"
- Patti Smith, US singer, musician, song writer.
Born on this day 30th December, 1946 #WomensArt
- Patti Smith, US singer, musician, song writer.
Born on this day 30th December, 1946 #WomensArt
December 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Happy Birthday, Patti!
I've been fortunate to see her a few times in recent years up here at Pappy's
I've been fortunate to see her a few times in recent years up here at Pappy's
Help my friend and artist Harold Cleworth stay in Venice. At 86 years old, he’s being forced out of his home of the past 30 years to make way for new development 🙄 gofund.me/730e8072c
Donate to Help Harold Stay in the Community He Loves, organized by Chris Cooper
For more than 30 years, Harold Cleworth has been the heart of Marco Place — ou… Chris Cooper needs your support for Help Harold Stay in the Community He Loves
gofund.me
December 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Help my friend and artist Harold Cleworth stay in Venice. At 86 years old, he’s being forced out of his home of the past 30 years to make way for new development 🙄 gofund.me/730e8072c
Amy submitted this print from our ”Striped World” collab to an auction to benefit asenseofhome.org and we’re very happy it received a few bids, the final donation being $250.
Check out A Sense of Home and gift them an end-of-year donation if you can :-)
Check out A Sense of Home and gift them an end-of-year donation if you can :-)
December 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Amy submitted this print from our ”Striped World” collab to an auction to benefit asenseofhome.org and we’re very happy it received a few bids, the final donation being $250.
Check out A Sense of Home and gift them an end-of-year donation if you can :-)
Check out A Sense of Home and gift them an end-of-year donation if you can :-)
I’m looking for a 2006 Burning Man ticket to give to someone as a gift (he wants to frame all his old ticket stubs but is missing 2006). If anyone can help, give a shout.
December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I’m looking for a 2006 Burning Man ticket to give to someone as a gift (he wants to frame all his old ticket stubs but is missing 2006). If anyone can help, give a shout.
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The onion just prints the news now
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The onion just prints the news now
I'm making some mini box sets of prints for friends for the holidays. Working on a "leather" set today. Shot this somewhere in Anza-Borrego in 2006.
December 3, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I'm making some mini box sets of prints for friends for the holidays. Working on a "leather" set today. Shot this somewhere in Anza-Borrego in 2006.
A still from a piece with Amy Kaps (amykaps.com) in 2016 called "Palimpsest" where artist Flavio Bisciotti invited some of his artist friends to create art from his burned-down studio. Amy and I shot the work in his studio then framed it as a burnt, freestanding 2-panel piece found in the wreckage.
December 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A still from a piece with Amy Kaps (amykaps.com) in 2016 called "Palimpsest" where artist Flavio Bisciotti invited some of his artist friends to create art from his burned-down studio. Amy and I shot the work in his studio then framed it as a burnt, freestanding 2-panel piece found in the wreckage.
Had a hard drive failure which meant moving all my backups to a new drive, which always leads to me going through old stuff obsessively... And I found this portrait, which I shot in 2009 and I have no recollection of. Couldn't tell you who this is 😂 but tag him if you know him!
December 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Had a hard drive failure which meant moving all my backups to a new drive, which always leads to me going through old stuff obsessively... And I found this portrait, which I shot in 2009 and I have no recollection of. Couldn't tell you who this is 😂 but tag him if you know him!