Josh Peters Framed Landscape Watercolor on Paper "Heard Pond, April"

This delicate watercolor on paper, painted en plein air, captures a quiet pond in Massachusetts — the same one where artist Josh Peters spent his childhood exploring and playing. Returning years later, Peters approached the familiar scene with the eyes of both an artist and a native son, rediscovering the gentle slopes, still waters, and muted reflections of the place that shaped his early memories.

In this work, soft washes of ochre and rust meet the tranquil blues and greens of the pond, evoking the calm of early spring. The loosely defined trees in the background hint at distance and nostalgia, while the glassy reflection across the water mirrors not only the landscape but also the artist’s introspection. “Herd Pond, April (2025)” embodies the act of returning — to one’s roots, to nature, and to memory — and distills it into a moment of serene observation and quiet emotion.

Dimension: 9 inches x 12 inches unframed, 11.5 inches x 14 inches framed