Pen and ink from Isle of Man: March 2024

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.

Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Double Decker Tram

Double Decker horse tram parked up at Terminus Douglas

Sunday, 24 March 2024

Down at the Strath

This is the Strathallen Terminus in Douglas, where the electric trams travel to the north of the island as far as Ramsey.

Gown at the Strath, the MER terminus in Douglas Isle of Man by inkmannart@manx.net

Saturday, 2 March 2024

View towards Ballakelly Farm

Ballakelly Farm, by Isle of Man artist inkmann@manx.net, Manx artist . pen and ink inkmann@manx.net

Another Manx scene of a country road with farm buildings and the old Manx stone walls so unique to the island which I love so much

Friday, 1 March 2024

Bridge over the Lhen Trench

Bridge over the Lhen Trench
The Lhen Trench in the northern part of the Isle of Man. It passes under this bridge to the sea. This is such a fascinating spot. I've heard stories that the Vikings use to bring their boats up this narrow spot from the sea.