Alizarin Cafe

Eugene Clark
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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.

Episodes

  1. 13/12/2025

    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

    19 min

  2. 13/11/2025

    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

    18 min

  3. 04/11/2025

    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

    23 min

  4. 30/10/2025

    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 Website: https://eugclark.wixsite.com/artisteugeneclark@me.com

    24 min

  5. 18/10/2025

    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 and 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.

    18 min
  • 5 Episodes

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Eugene Clark
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Eugene Clark
  • Show Website
    Alizarin Cafe