Zhang Xiangyun prefers the ink painting techniques of the eight masters of landscape and the styles of Pan Tianshou, Lou Shibai and other schools, and forms his own painting characteristics on this basis, that is, he pursues splashing ink, and Mo Yun is magnificent without losing details. His flowers are flexible and elastic. The Mohist school in his works is from Wen, Su Dongpo. He especially likes vultures. He thinks vultures are energetic, tall, fierce, far-sighted and ready to fly. His "Two Vultures" was included in China's collection of paintings and calligraphy works, which was well received by famous artists.
Zhang Xiangyun, as the general secretary of the labor union of the Works Section of Beijing Metro Company, works more reflect the workers in the front line of production.
There is a 500-year-old team safety officer in the subway who has been patrolling the railway for many years. With a strong sense of ownership and years of hard work, he has repeatedly eliminated unsafe hidden dangers in the bud and ensured the safe operation of subway trains. Zhang Xiangyun worked with him many times, accompanied him to observe repeatedly everywhere, and captured the bright spots of the old workers. Based on several sketches, he created the figure painting "Rice". The picture shows a weather-beaten old worker with a tool bag on his back, a red armband on his arm and bright eyes staring at the front. This work accurately grasps the expressions of the characters and depicts their inner world.