Shiy De-jinn had a fondness for folk art ever since he came back from Europe in 1966. Having created

Western paintings for years, he started to blend some elements of folk art into his later creations. Some art critics believe that Shiy began combining watercolor techniques with Chinese ink-wash painting in 1972. Through the lines and colors of Chinese temples, he discovered the spirit of ease of Chinese art.

Shiy once said, "Paint for your environment. In Paris, paint in the Parisian style; in New York, paint in the New York style; in Taipei, paint in the Taipei style." He also added, "I used to follow in the footsteps of the Western tradition in painting. Now, I am going to find my own way in traditional Chinese painting."

“Snowscape of Jade Mountain” is illustrated in a mixture of ink and watercolor. Without wrinkle and contour, the snowscape is presented with various silhouettes of distant mountains. The winter snowcapped Yushan (Mt. Jade) glows in the bright blue-and-white of beautiful porcelain.