"Live Lines" is the umbrella for the live drawing projects of Dutch artist M.V. Baks. Whether streamed online, performed on stage, or created directly in the streets, each session unfolds in real time — a drawing emerging before your eyes. The work balances spontaneity, ritual, and the shared moment between artist and audience.

Online

Every two weeks, a new drawing is created live on stream. Objects and words are pulled from the mysterious Random Box, guiding the process while the audience joins in conversation and Q&A. Each finished work is auctioned through the artist’s webshop.

On-Stage

Live drawing as performance: in cafés, clubs, or festivals, the act of creating becomes part of the show. Guests enjoy music, a drink, or a matcha while witnessing a work take shape in real time — entertainment and art fused into a unique experience.

On-Street (Grounded Truth)

Grounded Truth brings drawing into public space. Chalk lines, roots, and symbols spread across pavements and squares, inviting passersby to pause, reflect, and interact. These interventions carry personal and social references, turning the city itself into canvas.

"Live Lines - Online"

Live Lines Online is where it all began. Every two weeks, M.V. Baks opens his studio to the world through a live stream. From the very first line to the final detail, the audience witnesses the complete unfolding of a drawing in real time. The process is guided by the mysterious Random Box — filled with words and objects submitted by the community. Each draw from the box sets the direction, weaving unpredictability and play into the act of creation.

The stream is more than a window into the artist’s process; it is a conversation. Viewers engage through live Q&A moments, share thoughts and questions, and sometimes even shape the work itself by suggesting new words to enter the Random Box. This dialogue transforms the act of drawing into a shared ritual — a moment where art and audience meet.

Once the drawing is completed, it doesn’t end with the stream. Each original piece is placed for auction in the webshop, giving collectors and supporters the chance to carry a fragment of the live experience into their own world. By joining the auction — or by making a donation through the webshop — you directly support the continuation of "Live Lines" - Online and help keep the show alive. Every contribution, large or small, is deeply appreciated. Thank you for your consideration.

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