I have been a HUGE fan of Cooner's work for YEARS. When the opportunity occured to pick up a sketch from him I jumped on it (namely picking up my badge that I pre-ordered from him for the con)

I just love his style. Toony, but realistic enough that it's not outlandish. Cooner's style was a really a big influence on my character and how he was designed and created. I acctually have a full list of artists who've inspired my character and his look and attitude, and I've been slowly but surely working my way down the list.