His technical approach involved a combination of etching and woodcut to mimic the texture of chalk and wash. In works like Saint Anthony Tempted by Demons and Archimedes Reading, Pond captured the fluid lines of the original sketches. He used multiple woodblocks to create subtle tonal variations in his prints. This method preserved the spontaneous character of a drawing while allowing for multiple copies. His work often focused on religious and pastoral themes. He adapted the styles of European masters for a British audience.

Modern collectors value Pond for the graphic quality of his etchings. His prints possess a lightness that contrasts with the formal oil portraits of his era. The monochromatic tones and sketchy lines suit contemporary interiors that favour clean aesthetics. Pieces such as A Pastoral or Group of Figures provide a connection to the history of connoisseurship. These works remain popular because they offer the look of a private artist's sketchbook.