Russell Martin
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Mermaid with PlaitsRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.£ 190.00 -
Merman and StarRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design£ 190.00
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Puffin & BalloonRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.£ 250.00
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Puffin & HouseRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.£ 250.00
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Puffin & LighthouseRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.£ 550.00
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Puffin & Lighthouse (Front & Back)Russell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.£ 980.00
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Puffin & ShellRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.£ 190.00
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Rower & CottageRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design£ 250.00
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Sailor Girl / Black StripesRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.£ 120.00
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Swimmer & CottageRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.£ 190.00
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Swimmer in Polzeath ShallowsRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design£ 450.00
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Two Swimmers & CottageRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.£ 550.00
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Blonde MermanRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Cornish ChoughRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.Sold
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Fisherman and Three FishRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito design£ 180.00 Sold
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Hare and ChurchRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Hare and CottageRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Hare and The SeaRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Hare HeadRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.Sold
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Hare, Cottage and TreeRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Hare, Tin Mine and BoatRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Lobster & Red StarRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Mermaid and Crescent MoonRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.Sold
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Mermaid and Red BirdRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Mermaid and Sailing BoatRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Mermaid and SeahorseRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Mermaid and StarfishRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Mermaid and SwallowRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Mermaid and Tin MineRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Mermaid and Tin MineRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.Sold
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Mermaid, Black Shells and StarRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Merman / HarbourRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.Sold
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Moonlight HareRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Oyster CatcherRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.Sold
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Polka Dot Swimmer & CottageRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.Sold
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Puffin & Beany HatRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.Sold
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Puffin and SwallowsRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Puffin and Tin MineRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Puffins and CottageRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Puffins Big and SmallRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Running HareRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Running HareRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.Sold
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Sailor and BalloonRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Sailor and HarbourRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Sailor and MoonRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Sailor and StarRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Sailor and YachtRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Sailor Boy / Black StripesRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.Sold
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Sailor Boy / Red StripesRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.Sold
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Sailor Girl / Red StripesRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.Sold
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Scarlet MermaidRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Swimmer and LighthouseRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Swimmer and Red HouseRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Swimmer and Tin MineRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Three Puffins & LighthouseRussell MartinWhite Earthenware, black slip, red underglaze, Sgraffito design.Sold
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Two PuffinsRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
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Two PuffinsRussell MartinWhite Earthenware with black slip Sgraffito designSold
Overview
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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