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.

Friday, 18 February 2022

A popular landmark on Douglas Head

Camera Obscura Douglas Head, inkmann@manx.net

This is a sepia effect pen and ink of the Camera Obscura on Douglas Head www.facebook.com/cameraobscuraiom

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Opus 88 Bela

Opus 88 Bela Fountain Pen

This is my Opus 88 Bela fountain pen. Such a well made and beautiful pen. It's a large pen and holds an enormous amount of ink and has an eyedropper a filler. Used daily and always close to hand, I really think these pens are worth every penny and feel great to use.

Sunday, 14 November 2021

St Marks

Friday, 23 July 2021

Chuffed to see the Choughs

Another hot day out for a walk came across these guys.

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Tuesday, 8 June 2021

Pen and ink

Some of my favourite pens

Opus 88

This is my Opus 88 demonstrator pen. The only thing I can say is it's brill. Ive had it some time now and it has never let me down. It's quite chunky and holds an awful amount of ink so less refilling. This is always close to hand and used daily. The unique filling system is an eyedropper which is supplied with the pen.

This is such a good quality pen, with some great features

Sunday, 23 May 2021

Pen and Ink Isle of Man

#Isle of Man # Manx

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Balladoole

Balladoole Viking ship burial site Pen and ink

Sunday, 7 March 2021

Spot the Heron

This was taken on the beach recently ......... there is a heron just about visible.

Wednesday, 13 January 2021

Groudle

This is a photo I took a few years ago in Groudle Glen. The bridge has been an inspiration for a few of my sketches and feel it is a great structure situated in a lovely area. The Electric Tram and roadway crosses above on way to Laxey.

Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Maughold Isle of Man

Maughold

This is a sketch I took yesterday while it was dry, because only a few moments earlier had experienced a typical Manx winter weather, rain wind and a light sprinkling of hailstones for a few minutes followed by beautiful bright sunshine with calmness. Maughold Church is in the background I believe it dates back to 12th century. Location of many Celtic crosses in the churchyard.