With S.O.P.A. and Without...

...which one do you prefer?

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Muley's...update?

So, Muley has a video blog he wants to tell you all about...

One should never give a six year old a video camera...sorry about that.

No Use the SOPA!

I know I always wish that everyone would use soap; but, here's hoping we never see SOPA take effect!  Of course, here is how everything will look for Muley the Mule once they do take effect, because you can't show your @$$ on the internet...

Click on the image to see how you can help protest SOPA!

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 2012

We're a little late (actually VERY late) with our appreciation of Dr. King, Jr., post.

Peace.  Love.  Cooperation.  Understanding.  Acceptance.  Compassion.  When I think of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s messages these words come to mind.  Those words describe the measure of what we, as men and women, should endeavor to represent.

You know, I was lucky growing up!  I had a mom who loved me enough to show me how to love other people.  My grandparents taught me about loving others.  The people I had around me were all different than I was, so I could learn to see past skin color and see and know the person in that skin--those were the people I made my friends.  It becomes even most awesome to realize that, as an adult, I have such an array of friends--truly great people that I get to see on an every day basis--who are all so different from me and I embrace those differences because that is what makes those good friends such wonderful human beings.  I forego the thoughts of skin color, of nationality, of heritage, of background, of creed...and I go straight to the soul of who that person is and that is the part of them I love most of all.

Now, excuse me a moment while I get preachy, but I think we hear too often of folks who claim a certain religion, and yet they don't define that religion at all!  If you can't live with someone in this life because they are different than you, then how do you expect to live with them in the next life?  Jesus Christ surrounded himself, and made disiciples of, some of the lowest folks he could find.  If those kinds of folks are good enough for Jesus, shouldn't you be a little more willing to accept someone for their differences instead of demeaning or judging them?  I mention this because it's not too far stretched from Jesus' teachings that Martin Luther King, Jr., taught.  And when I think of Jesus' teachings, I think of a few words:  Peace.  Love.  Cooperation.  Understanding.  Acceptance.  Compassion.

I'm not saying MLK is Jesus; but, I'm saying that he was a powerful man, and still is, and his teachings were right on spot with what Jesus tried to tell people.  As far as I'm concerned, it couldn't hurt to be a little more like either of them!

So, now on to the closing:  As a kid growing up, I wanted to make a difference in how people accepted each other, so when you read a Muley comic strip or watch a puppet show, you'll notice that he's best friends with a dog and a duck, his cousins are a horse and a donkey, and his other friends are a cow, another duck and another dog.  And then there's Missy--we're still not sure what's going on there with her and Muley; but, the point is, that no matter how different your species, or skin color, may be you are still special and wonderful in your own way.  And, if these critters can get along as friends no matter how different they are in species or personality, can't we?

To have a pot of gold, one color; or to have a bunch of friends?  I choose the latter.

"Meep, Beaker" A Portrait

Everyone knows how much I love painting cultural iconographic characters, and you know how much I love the Muppets.  So, the latest casualty at the tip of my brush is "Meep, Beaker."  Everyone's favorite red head (usually because it's on fire) has been painted in acrylic on 5x7" canvas board.  If you'd like to see the progression photos, visit the video by clicking on the image below, and enjoy.

As always, all paintings are available for sale or commission; please see the information in the "About" section for contact information.

"Drawing Inspiration: From Idea to Reality" MSCA Art Show

I'm the proud president of the Mid-South Cartoonists Association, as you know, and we are celebrating our 25th anniversary in May; so, to start the year off right we're having an art show at the DeSoto Arts Council in Hernando, MS, a quick 20 minute ride south of Memphis.  Here are the show details:

COMING UP:
FEBRUARY 11 - MARCH 31
"Drawing Inspiration"
Featuring Mid-South Cartoonists Association
with special concept art display from "Starcraft II" artists.
Cartoons & Fantasy Art, with a themed area that features The Process, showing projects from idea to completion.
Opening Reception & Demonstrations FEBRUARY 11, 5-7pm

"The Process" is a theme we like to use to show how much work actually goes into the art of cartooning: idea, note, doodle/sketch, thumbnail, pencils, inks, colors, letters...it's very detail oriented work that can take hours to complete.  This show shares that work with you.

I will be on hand at the reception working on Muley Comix comic strips live and in person for part of the reception as a demonstration, explaining the tools, techniques, thought processes.  Who knows, Muley may even show up!

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Have a Happy and Blessed 2012!!

Merry Christmas! 2011

You can still see Muley and Roy Duck's 2011 Christmas Video by clicking here.

Here is the front and back of this year's Kevin L. Williams Productions' Postcard from us to you.

This year, Missy wants to give the gift that keeps on giving...except, it isn't what Muley wants.  As opposed to her gift, he has a preference of what he would have instead...

One thing we want you to remember from these parts is that we not only wish you a very Merry Christmas, but also wish for health, prosperity and happiness to be yours in the coming year and always.  Not just a nice thing to be saying, but because it's meant with love from our heart to you and your family.

As Tiny Tim once said, "Let's tiptoe through the tulips and..."  Wait, that's the wrong Tiny Tim!  I meant the one from A Christmas Carol who said:

"Bless us all."

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Christmas Message from Muley the Mule and Roy Duck

Well, Sunday night I walked by the Christmas tree while Muley and Roy Duck were doing some kind of thing for the video camera.  As usual, though, I kind of just left them there to do their thing.  I did a quick doodle of it in my sketchbook and shared it on Muley's Facebook Page.

So, earlier today I was asked by Muley and Roy Duck if I would edit this together for them, and here is our Christmas Message to you (click the TV icon below to see the show):

Of course, there is a strong message in "The Little Drummer Boy."  It was written in 1941 and performed in 1955 by the Trapp Family Singers, also known as the family featured in the Julie Andrews film "The Sound of Music" (one of my all-time favorites).  But, the meaning?  The song is the story of a poor boy who goes to the side of infant Jesus and, with Mary's approval, plays his drum for him.  It's a simple gift, and is one that caused the baby to smile at the little drummer boy.

You know, it's simple to forget the story of the Nativity and easy to ignore the message behind the Christian celebration of Christmas; but, foregoing the idea of expensive gifts we see that even the most minimal gifts mean something.  It's those gifts from the heart and given with love that mean the most!  The drawn cards, the handmade ornaments, the things people do with their talents.

So, no matter what you celebrate or how you celebrate it, we can all agree on this:  In this season of celebration, keep those you know close to your heart, and those in need closer!  Volunteer when the chance arises, share with those who don't have, and above all:  LOVE!  Only with love can we have peace and good will among all of us.

Merry Christmas!!

And don't forget to go visit the website of Roy Duck's person, DaMarco Randle, where you can find great artwork (that is available for purchase):