Kangaroo Crossing - Acrylic

whilst airbrushing T-shirts at the Hamburg Boat Show in 1995, amongst the requests for sharks chasing surfers and octopus chasing divers, a German who was emigrating to Australia, requested a diamond shaped crossing sign on the back of a t-shirt. Wanting to make more of a cartoon scene, Cookie airbrushed how he imagined the sign might assist the kangaroos rather than the vehicles. Strangely, for a boat show, this became his best seller. Though he had to airbrush it freehand, over and over again. There was another airbrush artist from Hamburg at the show, he mainly worked with stencils and was having a quiet time due to being stuck at the back of the hall. Though he and Cookie spoke none of another's language, a deal was done where Cookie airbrushed the outline and Erik added the colour. After some cartoon tuition, Erik went on to airbrush kangaroos crossing at several shows across Germany and bought Cookie a Weissbier the following year.

Kangaroo Crossing - Acrylic Canvas

Acrylic on Canvas by Cookie

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How the Baaad Flockers® Logo Was Created:

We are often asked where the ideas come from for out t-shirt designs. The original sheep characters were created by Cookie in 1987, inspired by the tent trampling loud early morning bleating sheep of the Welsh mountains. Rather than a timid, human fearing species, their rebellious nature took Cookie;'s imagination a step further. ......

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BRISTOL BALLOON FIESTA 2026 OFFICIAL T-SHIRT

Celebrate the magic of the Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026 with the official annual event T-shirt, designed by Cookie.

Created especially for this year’s iconic ballooning event, this collectible design captures the fun, colour, and character of one of the UK’s best-loved festivals. Whether you are a balloonist, a regular Fiesta visitor, a Bristol fan, or a collector of Cookie’s annual designs, this T-shirt is a brilliant way to mark the occasion.

Be like one of the balloonists and wear the official design with pride. Perfect for event days, summer adventures, balloon spotting, holidays, and everyday wear, it is a must-have addition to your Bristol Balloon Fiesta collection.

With Cookie’s original artwork and signature sense of humour, this T-shirt is more than just event merchandise — it is a wearable keepsake from a fantastic day out.

Why Balloonist love it:

Official Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026 T-shirt

Original design by Cookie

Perfect for balloonists, visitors, collectors, and Fiesta fans

Great souvenir from the annual event

Ideal for summer days, festivals, holidays, and casual wear

A brilliant addition to your yearly Fiesta T-shirt collection

Ready to buy now — add the 2026 design to your collection and wear a little piece of the Fiesta wherever you go.