Overview

• Russell paints every day at the Chris Beetles Gallery in London and promotes his work through a curated social media presence.
• His 36-year art career has outlasted his playing days and earned him more income than his time as a professional wicketkeeper.
• Portraits from his 2019 Ashes series have fetched up to £25,000 apiece, underscoring his financial success as a painter.
• Each annual exhibition features a historical cricket figure, with his latest Ranjitsinhji portrait timed to coincide with the ongoing India–England Test series.
• He maintains a close connection to the game by attending the third Test at Lord’s and offering advice to modern keepers like Rishabh Pant and Jamie Smith.