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.
Showing posts with label Heritage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heritage. Show all posts

Wednesday, 16 April 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





Shed full of trams Douglas Isle of Man

Digital Art












Double Decker Horse Tram



Double Decker Horse Tram,Douglas Isle of Man Pen and Ink

Digital Art



To the Sound

 To the Sound

To the Sound, view looking to the southern tip of the Isle of Man with the Calf of Man in the background
A beautiful part of the island looking towards the Sound and then on to the Calf of Man. The most southernly tip of the Isle of Man. Pen and ink wash.

Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Killabrega


n old Manx Tholtan farm towards Sulby Isle of Man by Manx artist inkmann@manx.net Pen and Ink





An old Manx Tholtan farm towards Sulby.  A beautiful place with outstanding views.   






Saturday, 12 April 2025

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

The Imperial Hotel being demolished                          

The Imperial Hotel Douglas Promenade being demolished by Manx artist inkmann@manx.net

                                                                

                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

Many on the Isle of Man will remember the Imperial Hotel on Douglas promenade

Another great landmark on the island that has gone. This was all done with pens and inks.#inktober

Sunday, 12 January 2025

Manx Tholtan

 


Manx Tholtan



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



If you would like to see some more tholtans  please let me know. Enter a comment below or contact inkmann@manx.net  

Saturday, 3 August 2024

Sunday, 14 July 2024

Pen and ink Isle of Man

The Duck's Nest


The Duck's Nest, Now Known as the Sidings Castletown Isle of Man, Pen and ink by Manx Artist inkmannart@manx.net



 










The Sidings formerly the Station Hotel or Duck's Nest situated by the railway station in Castletown. Pen and ink.

For Alec and Eileen former Landlord and Landlady in the 1950's




Monday, 1 July 2024

Lighthouse on the Calf of Man

Lighthouse on the Calf of Man

Lighthouse on the Calf of Man, sketched in pen and ink by inkmann art
Lighthouse on the Calf of Man which I believe was built by Robert Stevenson in the early1800's. 
A quick pen and ink sketch.

Wednesday, 1 May 2024

Sunday, 24 March 2024

Down at the Strath


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

Friday, 1 March 2024

Bridge over the Lhen Trench


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. 



Trams Of Mann

Tram Passing Groudle On Way To Douglas Digital Art Shed Full Of Trams Digital Art Double Decker Horse Tram Digital Art