Cliff sainsbury starts his Guerrilla marketing journey with a Graphic Novel - Freakdaddy
Updated: Dec 18, 2022
As I was developing my style, I began to get some real recognition around the North East and further afield. Newcastle's Chronicle contacted me to write a feature on my self publishing Graphic Novel adventures. I also got an opportunity to set up my own Exhibition in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne - Black Swan Arts Centre.
Cliff Sainsbury showcases in the chronicle Newcastle with a dark graphic novel.
A Budding Artist Drawn to work of dark humour.
As long as I can remember, Ive always wanted to create my own comic. I was influenced by the early style of 2000AD and wanted to re-create something like that myself. I was working full-time in a clothes store called Ath-Leisure. After my shift I would return home to illustrate for most of the night. Some nights I would forget to go to bed and have to call in sick the next day complaining I wassn't feeling great...but in reality, I had not slept for days (only done this twice) Who knows where all this was going to lead. . . I was having a great time illustrating and making a bit of money on the side. I was now selling Freakdaddy in most major 'Alternative' pubs around the city of Newcastle. So, if you were around those pubs around 1999 - 2002 you may of seen one or two.
Bishi Bashi Comic Exhibition
Bishi Bashi contacted me pretty early on and asked if I was interested in showcasing my work, alongside theirs, at the Black Swan Arts Centre. This was situated at the bottom of Westgate Road. I thought it was a great idea.
Above, is a selection of Bishi Bashi Flyers that were distributed around the North East. Well done Andy ! Wonder what he's doing now.