Alizarin Cafe

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

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.

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

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

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

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/[email protected]

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.