Alizarin Cafe

About Alizarin Cafe

Alizarin Cafe is a space for organic, unfiltered conversations with creative individuals from all walks of life. Hosted by Eugene Clark—artist, musician, and lifelong creative—each episode explores not just the art people make, but the lives that shape it. From painters and poets to ex-Marines and multidisciplinary makers, this podcast dives into the stories behind the creativity: the struggles, pivots, passions, and personal histories that fuel the work. Alizarin Cafe invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and connect with the human side of creativity.

Publisher

Eugene Clark

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Oct 2025

Latest episode

11 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Jan 2026

   Alizarin Cafe, S1 E6, Artist / Illustrator Dave Chow talks art, cooking, five favorite lunch spots, and his tiki collection

   Alizarin Cafe, S1 E6, Artist / Illustrator Dave Chow talks with Artist / Musician Eugene Clark about art, creativity, his top five lunch places, three meat sandwiches at Ernies deli Oak Park, proud to be a foodie, Mudgies Deli in Corktown,  cooking as a hobby, his father’s wisdom, Garlic noodles, udon noodles, and his tiki bar memorabilia collection. Dave Chow is a working artist/illustrator, living and working in Detroit, Michigan. The two artists met at the College for Creative Studies, while pursuing their bachelor's degrees in art. Visit their websites: http://www.davechowillustrations.com/personal.html (http://www.davechowillustrations.com/personal.html) https://eugclark.wixsite.com/artist (https://eugclark.wixsite.com/artist) The word “Alizarin”, in the podcast title, is an organic color, sourced from the madder plant roots. It’s also a fugitive color. Fugitive art" can refer to the literal impermanence of an artwork due to the use of fugitive pigments, which fade or change color over time, or it can be a conceptual idea referencing the fleeting nature of life, beauty, and experience.

2. 

   13 Dec 2025

   Alizarin Cafe, S1 E5, Jeremy Lassila, master painter, talks alternative materials, art inspiration, and Rochester Mills Brewing Company

   Alizarin Cafe, S1 E5, Jeremy Lassila, master painter, talks about oil painting, portraiture, using alternative materials, finding inspiration, beginning days in high school, utilizing social media to promote artwork, and Rochester Mills Brewing Company. The word “Alizarin”, in the podcast title, is an organic color, sourced from the madder plant roots. It’s also a fugitive color. Fugitive art" can refer to the literal impermanence of an artwork due to the use of fugitive pigments, which fade or change color over time, or it can be a conceptual idea referencing the fleeting nature of life, beauty, and experience. Eugene Clark is an artist / musician, based in Oxford, MI. Visit his website, https://eugclark.wixsite.com/artist (https://eugclark.wixsite.com/artist)

3. 

   13 Nov 2025

   Alizarin Cafe, S1 E4, Simon Falkenburg, ex Marine, talks art, Texas Hold'em, and whiskey tasting

   Alizarin Cafe, S1 E4, Simon Falkenburg, artist/ex marine. Simon talks art, artistic anatomy , assistant teaching, drawing hands, Michigan mitten, North Carolina, leavathere, founders brewery, whiskey tasting, being an artist, playing cards, & winning a Texas hold’em tournament as a kid. The word “Alizarin”, in the podcast title, is an organic color, sourced from the madder plant roots. It’s also a fugitive color. Fugitive art" can refer to the literal impermanence of an artwork due to the use of fugitive pigments, which fade or change color over time, or it can be a conceptual idea referencing the fleeting nature of life, beauty, and experience. Host, Eugene Clark, is an artist/musician, based in Oxford, Mi., and his website is https://eugclark.wixsite.com/artist

4. 

   4 Nov 2025

   Alizarin Cafe, S1 E3, Timothy Smith, New York Artist, Upcoming Artist Talk , Orion Art Center

   Alizarin Cafe, S1 E3, Timothy Smith, New York Artist, Upcoming Artist Talk , and hands-on workshop, Orion Art Center, 11/10/25, 6:30pm-8pm. He is also offering a four week illustration techniques class in Jan. 2026, at the Orion Art Center.. He discusses his time in New York City, creating illustrations for the New York Times and others. His website: www.timothyandrewsmith.artThe word “Alizarin”, in the podcast title, is an organic color, sourced from the madder plant roots. It’s also a fugitive color. Fugitive art" can refer to the literal impermanence of an artwork due to the use of fugitive pigments, which fade or change color over time, or it can be a conceptual idea referencing the fleeting nature of life, beauty, and experience. Host, Eugene Clark, is an artist/musician, based in Oxford, Mi., and his website is https://eugclark.wixsite.com/artist

5. 

   30 Oct 2025

   Alizarin Cafe S1 E2, LA based 3D animator Sophia Tonin talks about LA, Ringling, and shake shack

   Alizarin Cafe S1 E2, LA based 3D animator Sophia Tonin talks about LA, Ringling, and shake shack. 3D Animator Sophia Tonin speaking about LA, Ringling, and Shake Shack. Sophia Tonin is.a 3D animator based in Los Angeles California, having attended Ringling School of Art, Sarasota Florida, and reveals the real truths about art college and portfolio building for college entrance and beyond. She also reveals her love for Shake Shack! Find her work at https://www.sofiatonin.comThe word “Alizarin” is chosen for the title because it’s an organic color, sourced from the madder plant roots. It’s also a fugitive color. Fugitive art" can refer to the literal impermanence of an artwork due to the use of fugitive pigments, which fade or change color over time, or it can be a conceptual idea referencing the fleeting nature of life, beauty, and experience.Host Eugene Clark promotes Organic discussions" referring to natural, spontaneous conversations that flow without a rigid, pre-set agenda, emphasizing genuine connection and exploration over planned responses. This conversational style encourages authenticity, curiosity, and attentive listening, allowing participants to take the conversation in unexpected directions and foster deeper understanding, whether in an educational, professional, or personal context. Eugene Clark is an artist living and working in Oxford, MI. His artwork may be found on Fb, instagram, TikTok, YouTube, ‪@eugeneclarkartist‬ (https://www.youtube.com/@eugeneclarkartist) Website: https://eugclark.wixsite.com/artisteugeneclark@me.com

6. 

   18 Oct 2025

   Alizarin Cafe S1 E1 Eugene Clark speaks with Illustrator Dave Chow about haunted houses, art college, and what motivates his creativity

   Alizarin Cafe S1 E1 Eugene Clark speaks with Illustrator Dave Chow about haunted houses, art college, and what motivates his creativity. Dave Chow is a working artist/illustrator, living and working in Detroit, Michigan. The two met at the College for Creative Studies, while pursuing their bachelor's degrees in art. Visit their websites: http://www.davechowillustrations.com (http://www.davechowillustrations.com ) and https://eugclark.wixsite.com/artist (https://eugclark.wixsite.com/artist) The word “Alizarin”, in the podcast title, is an organic color, sourced from the madder plant roots. It’s also a fugitive color. Fugitive art" can refer to the literal impermanence of an artwork due to the use of fugitive pigments, which fade or change color over time, or it can be a conceptual idea referencing the fleeting nature of life, beauty, and experience.

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