Russell Martin

Works
  • Cornish Chough
    Cornish Chough
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 120.00
  • Hare Head
    Hare Head
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 120.00
  • Mermaid and Tin Mine
    Mermaid and Tin Mine
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 120.00
  • Mermaid with Plaits
    Mermaid with Plaits
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 190.00
  • Merman and Star
    Merman and Star
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 190.00
  • Oyster Catcher
    Oyster Catcher
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 120.00
  • Polka Dot Swimmer & Cottage
    Polka Dot Swimmer & Cottage
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 190.00
  • Puffin & Balloon
    Puffin & Balloon
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 250.00
  • Puffin & House
    Puffin & House
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 250.00
  • Puffin & Lighthouse
    Puffin & Lighthouse
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 550.00
  • Puffin & Lighthouse (Front & Back)
    Puffin & Lighthouse (Front & Back)
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 980.00
  • Puffin & Shell
    Puffin & Shell
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 190.00
  • Rower & Cottage
    Rower & Cottage
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 250.00
  • Running Hare
    Running Hare
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 120.00
  • Sailor Girl / Black Stripes
    Sailor Girl / Black Stripes
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 120.00
  • Scarlet Mermaid
    Scarlet Mermaid
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 120.00
  • Swimmer & Cottage
    Swimmer & Cottage
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 190.00
  • Swimmer in Polzeath Shallows
    Swimmer in Polzeath Shallows
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 450.00
  • Three Puffins & Lighthouse
    Three Puffins & Lighthouse
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 550.00
  • Two Swimmers & Cottage
    Two Swimmers & Cottage
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    £ 550.00
  • Blonde Merman
    Blonde Merman
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Fisherman and Three Fish
    Fisherman and Three Fish
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 180.00 Sold
  • Hare and Church
    Hare and Church
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Hare and Cottage
    Hare and Cottage
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Hare and The Sea
    Hare and The Sea
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Hare, Cottage and Tree
    Hare, Cottage and Tree
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Hare, Tin Mine and Boat
    Hare, Tin Mine and Boat
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Lobster & Red Star
    Lobster & Red Star
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Mermaid and Crescent Moon
    Mermaid and Crescent Moon
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    Sold
  • Mermaid and Red Bird
    Mermaid and Red Bird
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Mermaid and Sailing Boat
    Mermaid and Sailing Boat
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Mermaid and Seahorse
    Mermaid and Seahorse
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Mermaid and Starfish
    Mermaid and Starfish
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Mermaid and Swallow
    Mermaid and Swallow
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Mermaid and Tin Mine
    Mermaid and Tin Mine
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Mermaid, Black Shells and Star
    Mermaid, Black Shells and Star
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Merman / Harbour
    Merman / Harbour
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    Sold
  • Moonlight Hare
    Moonlight Hare
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Puffin & Beany Hat
    Puffin & Beany Hat
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    Sold
  • Puffin and Swallows
    Puffin and Swallows
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Puffin and Tin Mine
    Puffin and Tin Mine
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Puffins and Cottage
    Puffins and Cottage
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Puffins Big and Small
    Puffins Big and Small
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Running Hare
    Running Hare
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Sailor and Balloon
    Sailor and Balloon
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Sailor and Harbour
    Sailor and Harbour
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Sailor and Moon
    Sailor and Moon
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Sailor and Star
    Sailor and Star
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Sailor and Yacht
    Sailor and Yacht
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Sailor Boy / Black Stripes
    Sailor Boy / Black Stripes
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    Sold
  • Sailor Boy / Red Stripes
    Sailor Boy / Red Stripes
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    Sold
  • Sailor Girl / Red Stripes
    Sailor Girl / Red Stripes
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.
    Sold
  • Swimmer and Lighthouse
    Swimmer and Lighthouse
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Swimmer and Red House
    Swimmer and Red House
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Swimmer and Tin Mine
    Swimmer and Tin Mine
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Two Puffins
    Two Puffins
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Two Puffins
    Two Puffins
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
Overview
Russell Martin

Russell Martin's hand-built ceramics are inspired by the rugged beauty and folklore of Cornwall, where he lives and works. Using the sgraffito technique, he carves detailed designs into the surface of his vessels, revealing contrasting layers beneath. The technique involves a meticulous drawing process that captures the delicate interplay of light and shadow, and illustrates the iconic motifs, cultural tales and pretty places of this coastal county.

Russell draws inspiration from his sketches of local people, plants and animals, letting the unique features of the Cornish landscape inform his characterful designs and visual narratives. He studied illustration at Portsmouth University and worked for many years as a children's book illustrator. In 2021 he moved to the Little Apple House in Duloe, where he works from his garden studio.

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