Pen and ink from Isle of Man

pen and ink from Isle of Man

Welcome to inkmann art, my blog about all things pen & ink. I'm a fountain pen collector, and enjoy using them for my sketches. My name 'Inkmann' echoes the Isle of Man, where I live. This Island's landscape, coast and heritage are my main inspiration, and the abandoned homesteads, known as Tholtans here, are a subject I often return too. My pen collection is growing alongside the different inks I can't resist, as pen and ink is my favourite medium. But I am also a fan of digital art and watercolour, and sometimes combine all three mediums to gain the effect I like. If you would like to get in touch, please contact me, Andrew, via the email link, inkmann@manx.net thanks.

Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Pen and ink

Monday, 6 October 2025

House and Tree

Pen and ink

Sunday, 5 October 2025

Pen and ink

Saturday, 4 October 2025

Slieau Whallian

Pen and ink of Slieau Whallian in St John's. This is the view from the old Douglas to Peel railway which has long gone and instead used by walkers and cyclists.

Friday, 3 October 2025

Dhoon Church

Dhoon Church was done in pen and ink.This is a view from the main Douglas to Ramsey road.

Thursday, 2 October 2025

Forgotten

This started out as a pen and ink with some colours and finally completed digitally

Old Sandstone Bridge

Along the old railway line to Kirk Micheal

Pen and ink

Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Trams Of Mann

Tram Passing Groudle On Way To Douglas

Trams of Isle of Man, by Manx artist inkmann@manx.net

Digital Art

Shed Full Of Trams

Digital Art

Double Decker Horse Tram

Digital Art

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Manx Tholtan

A tholtan is an old building which has become derelict . It could be a croft or farm building and there are many on the island. I don't know a lot about this tholtan apart from it being a building on a deserted farm . All tholtans have a sense of atmosphere and this is no exception.

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Honda CT125

Update on Inky

Took Inky down to the Sound , 600 miles now and enjoying every moment. Such a brilliant wee bike and having lots of Fun