Russell Martin

Works
  • Fisherman and Four Fish
    Fisherman and Four Fish
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 110.00
  • Fisherman and Three Fish
    Fisherman and Three Fish
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 180.00
  • Lobster & Red Star
    Lobster & Red Star
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 250.00
  • Mermaid and Sailing Boat
    Mermaid and Sailing Boat
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 250.00
  • Mermaid and Yacht
    Mermaid and Yacht
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 110.00
  • Rower & Cottage
    Rower & Cottage
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 250.00
  • Sailor and Lighthouse
    Sailor and Lighthouse
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 110.00
  • Scarlet Mermaid
    Scarlet Mermaid
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 110.00
  • Swimmer and Lighthouse
    Swimmer and Lighthouse
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 110.00
  • Swimmer and Lighthouse
    Swimmer and Lighthouse
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 180.00
  • Swimmer and Red House
    Swimmer and Red House
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 110.00
  • Swimmer and Tin Mine
    Swimmer and Tin Mine
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 110.00
  • Swimmer in Polzeath Shallows
    Swimmer in Polzeath Shallows
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 450.00
  • Waving Mermaid
    Waving Mermaid
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 110.00
  • Chough & Red Bird
    Chough & Red Bird
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Fisherman & Red Balloon
    Fisherman & Red Balloon
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Fisherman and Cottage
    Fisherman and Cottage
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Fisherwoman and Lobster
    Fisherwoman and Lobster
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Hare & Acorn
    Hare & Acorn
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Hare & Rose
    Hare & Rose
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Hare and Acorn
    Hare and Acorn
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Hare and Balloon
    Hare and Balloon
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Hare and Sailing Boat
    Hare and Sailing Boat
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Hare and Swallows
    Hare and Swallows
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Mermaid and Hot Air Balloon
    Mermaid and Hot Air Balloon
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Mermaid and Red Starfish
    Mermaid and Red Starfish
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Mermaid with Air Balloon
    Mermaid with Air Balloon
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Mermaid with Fish
    Mermaid with Fish
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Mermaid with Lighthouse
    Mermaid with Lighthouse
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Mermaid with Necklace
    Mermaid with Necklace
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Merman and Cottage
    Merman and Cottage
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Merman and Fish
    Merman and Fish
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    £ 180.00 Sold
  • Merman with Air Balloon
    Merman with Air Balloon
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Merman with Fish
    Merman with Fish
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Merman with Lighthouse
    Merman with Lighthouse
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Polzeath Mermaid
    Polzeath Mermaid
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Polzeath Sailor and Crab
    Polzeath Sailor and Crab
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Polzeath Swimmer
    Polzeath Swimmer
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Puffin and Fish
    Puffin and Fish
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Puffin and Fish
    Puffin and Fish
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Rower & Lighthouse
    Rower & Lighthouse
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Sailor and Swallows
    Sailor and Swallows
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Sailor Man and Puffin
    Sailor Man and Puffin
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Spotty Swimmer and Cottage
    Spotty Swimmer and Cottage
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Swimmer and Cottage
    Swimmer and Cottage
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Swimmer and Cottage
    Swimmer and Cottage
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Swimmer and Cottage
    Swimmer and Cottage
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Swimmer and Red Fish
    Swimmer and Red Fish
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Swimmer and Yacht
    Swimmer and Yacht
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Swimmer with Cap
    Swimmer with Cap
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Swimmer with swim cap
    Swimmer with swim cap
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Swimmer with Tin Mine
    Swimmer with Tin Mine
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Tattooed Sailor Man and Yacht
    Tattooed Sailor Man and Yacht
    Russell Martin
    White Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design
    Sold
  • Waves, Red & Black Fish
    Waves, Red & Black Fish
    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.