The meticulous brushwork and refined style of Gongbi painting is uniquely distinctive within the annals of Chinese art history. Its exquisitely realistic portrayal of the subject matter  sets out to reveal  both the artist's  inner character and humanistic philosophy. While it shares a focus on realism and intricacy, it diverges notably from Western realism.
 
The Gonbi artist pays close attention to refining mental intention and purpose married with an emotional sense of wonder from which spontaneous creativity surges forth to guide the relaxed movements of the wrist. Before the brush touches the canvas, one must elevate the spirit to a place of contentment and free the imagination. Once in motion, a peaceful and focused presence of mind must be maintained. Gongbi painting, whether portraying intricate details or bold strokes, pursues the freedom and fluidity of lines. It goes beyond mere depiction of physical reality, capturing the essence and ambiance of objects, achieving a synthesis of physical representation and artistic interpretation. Layering colors is another hallmark of Gongbi painting. Through intricate layering of pigments, where colors blend with water and the brush moves fluidly, a profound sense of depth is expressed. Figures, flora, fauna, and landscapes depicted in Gongbi  painting  are free to blend together to create a composition that exudes life-like elegance and  evokes  awe with their exquisite and meticulous beauty.
 
Chen Jiousi's artistic creations both infuse and depart from the traditional sense of the Gongbi style, through his mastery of delicate techniques and use of mineral pigments. On the theme of painting, by integrating the theme of "ecological art" with modern painting techniques, and conducting on-site field research for his selection of subject matter, Chen Jiuxi's works are dubbed "sketching from life and creating scenes." In relation to the artist’s core endeavor, his own self-artistic thoughts, creative concepts, and the baptism of traditional Chinese literati thinking reflect the artist’s effort in seeking innovation and change. Whether the focus is based on ecological art or the creation of humanistic mythology, his art pieces all depict a dynamic world teeming with uniquely Asian flora and fauna, portraying the richness of ecological environments and the beauty of nature.