Eugene Clark

Alizarin Cafe

Arts EN ↓ 6 episodes

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.

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Eugene Clark

Episodes

Alizarin Cafe, S1 E6, Artist / Illustrator Dave Chow talks art, cooking, five favorite lunch spots, and his tiki collection 11.01.2026 17:19

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, livi...

Alizarin Cafe, S1 E5, Jeremy Lassila, master painter, talks alternative materials, art inspiration, and Rochester Mills Brewing Company 13.12.2025 19:08

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&quot...

Alizarin Cafe, S1 E4, Simon Falkenburg, ex Marine, talks art, Texas Hold'em, and whiskey tasting 13.11.2025 18:25

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 al...

Alizarin Cafe, S1 E3, Timothy Smith, New York Artist, Upcoming Artist Talk , Orion Art Center 04.11.2025 23:05

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”,...

Alizarin Cafe S1 E2, LA based 3D animator Sophia Tonin talks about LA, Ringling, and shake shack 30.10.2025 24:26

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...

Alizarin Cafe S1 E1 Eugene Clark speaks with Illustrator Dave Chow about haunted houses, art college, and what motivates his creativity 18.10.2025 17:54

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://eugclar...