He is deeply influenced by the culture of Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang Dynasty and the art of "Chang'an School". He is good at flowers, birds, animals and figures, and is especially famous for painting tigers and peacocks. Shi Yu's paintings have a wide range of themes and comprehensive techniques. He is good at both painting and calligraphy and seal cutting. He not only inherits the tradition, but is not limited to it. He mainly focuses on freehand brushwork and has the creative charm of meticulous brushwork. He is considered to be one of the most outstanding contemporary middle-aged painters. A talented and accomplished painting wizard. Shi Yu is also outstanding in the art of calligraphy and seal cutting. His sword skills are stretched vertically and horizontally, strong and sharp. Most of the seals used by some contemporary masters of calligraphy and painting and celebrities are from his hand.
For more than 20 years, Shi Yu has been invited to hold personal exhibitions and give lectures abroad many times. His works are collected and displayed in some museums, art galleries and important places at home and abroad, and are presented to international friends as national gifts. Over the years, Shi Yu has been enthusiastic about public welfare and charity, and has donated more than one million yuan to flood relief, supporting education, and donating to charitable organizations.