#ask thenetherlands

[mr-spain]

Tim, begrudgingly: "You better win this football match."

I'll win it just for you~!

We won't mention anything if it does not go in my favour

[ask-merman-vanya]

South Holland: "What the-.. you ain't a fish! You also don't have boobs, so you're not a mermaid either... The fuck are you???"

Ivan: He can´t help but stare a little.

“You don’t have a tail or sharp teeth....what are you?“ The Mer asks, tilting his head like some confused sharp-toothed dog. “No claws either....can I bite you f you are rude to me?“

[aph-netherlands]

Hey! So this isn't exactly an art request but more of a question! I'm really, really dying to get into art, and I've never done ANY sort of art or sketching or drawing or anything before. I have a sketchbook and some pens but when I sit down to try and start learning or doing anything I just?? Don't know how???? Or where to start????? Do you know of a good place to start? Or how did you start when you first got into it? Your blog has been such a cute, wonderful place for me recently and idk id really love any advice you could give!

oh this is the absolute sweetest anon i’ve ever gotten!!! 😭 i’m so glad my little trash corner can provide some serotonin!!!

honestly starting to draw is one of the most difficult parts, to a point where even now its hard for me to do anything because unless i have a very specific image in my head, starting is so overwhelming. but when you’re just starting out with art in general, the best advice i can give is:

1. practice lines and shapes! there are plenty of references online of exercises that legit art students use! searching something like ‘artist warm ups’ brings some good examples!

2. pinterest is your best friend for pose references tbh. my favourites are by Kibbitzer!

3. even if its just a little doodle, practicing every day can really help. i’m being a complete hypocrite here because i do not draw everyday myself lmao but if you can help it, try to!

4. look at other artists’ art! i’ve learned so much just by studying other people’s art tbh. i’ve been on tumblr since i was 11 (almost ten years now) and over that time there have been so many amazing artists i’ve looked up to! studying their art, looking at their use of shapes and colours, seeing what medium and/or digital brushes they use, etc. help to figure out what it is you’d like to portray with your own art! i’ll provide a list of favourite artists of mine!

@reallunargift / @lunargift-art

@schmitskatz / @pappadu (beloved mutual!)

@nordickies / @anski-art (another beloved mutual!!)

@laoness / @ask-useless-german (a dear close friend of mine who i love very much!)

@ask-thenetherlands (another dear close friend of mine who i love very much!)

@ashafox

@ask-p2-germany

@stirringwinds

… and so many more that i cannot pinpoint at the moment but bottom line is there are so many amazing artists here on tumblr that i admire to no end, and they’ve been my inspiration when it comes to developing my own art!

[wietkoning]

@ask-thenetherlands

[ask-east-prussia]

Is there /anything/ you like about Gilbert? Or have in common with him? Or is there only pure resentment towards him?

Krischan: “He insists he is the better sword fighter but everyone knows he has never beaten me in a duel.Or ever, actually. There were some occasions where we got a long, during the Napoleonic wars for example. But those times were brief compared to our centuries of conflict.” 

[ask-nyc-boroughs]

C1 for Ruben if you want? c:

The man, the myth, the legend

[ask-hesse]

Ned: "I'm presuming since you're a German state, you must own a good car. What brand is it, is it your favourite?"

“Well, it’s more akin to a Trabant - Diedrich Edition at this point though…” 

[ask-gilbert-and-ludwig]

((Your blog is so cute and so funny and wholesome, I love it!! Also your art is very cute, hope you're having a great day! ❤️))

//Thank you! I originally wasn’t sure about this art style but I’m glad to see you and others like it so much! I really like your blog too! How you do a funny answer and give a historical explanation. It’s really fun and interesting! I hope you also have a great day!

[mr-spain]

North Holland: "I heard you were handing out wine? Can I have a glass of uuh... red wine?"

Tell me do you have a preference of food? Does your dad know you're here? I think I can make a dessert with some fruit- Mijo remind me if you have any allergies.

[sicherheit-und-ordnung]

👀 ((You pick the muse for it xD))

Send 👀 to walk in on my muse in their underwear

Ludwig was staying a few days with Tim again, just because. But what he didn’t know was that some of his children were visiting too. So now, just while he was getting dressed from taking a shower, someone came into the bathroom (which he forgot to lock cause he’s a bit silly today). He quickly turned towards the door and saw Liesje standing there. Oh, god this was awkward! He just froze up for a second.

“Uh.... Do you... need something?”

[zweibierbitte]

"Mad" ((To any muse, I rarely get to interact with an actual angry Lutz xD))

Send a word for a specific text from my muse to yours.

[text] HARMEN VAN LEEUWEN, ARE YOU TRYING TO BLACKMAIL ME TO GET AWAY WITH NOT DOING YOUR HOMEWORK? 

[wietkoning]

Harm: "Koen, you owe us candy."

“And you two twats owe me homework.”

[greagors-breath]

ask-thenetherlands

  this anesthesia the dentist gave me before...

((Oh, I hope your dentist appointment went well! Make sure you don’t accidentally bite your tongue, lips or cheek c: ))

haha, don’t worry this is not the first time i had teeth removed (tho it has been  a while). it’s weird rn bc part of my mouth is still numb while the other already hurst, so... ugh.

[ask-useless-german]

Lutz + 7 ((You know who's really asking ;3))

Send me a Number and I’ll tell you my head canons

7. Their tickle spots

Haha. His feet are very ticklish and his sides, but only certain areas. I know very well who’s asking ;)

[bloemenstad]

§ for Maaike. Honestly she'd definitely consider Hans if she hadn't fallen for Koen, and later on Lutz omg

(; hans is a very sweet boy i don’t blame her

[laos-artdump]

Ludwig hella flattered, for that drawing meme xD

From this meme!

I’ve been drawing too many zabraks, I don’t remember how to draw humans lol