Nevertheless, he was introduced in a circle of powerful neighbors and was, on their recommendation, allowed to work for the Dohwaseo (Joseon Bureau of Paintings) and also created landscapes for patrons and clients.

Geumgang with Pak Tae-yu (1648–1746), the local governor, and produced the 13-paintings Album Pungak Mountain, Sin-myo Year.

[1] In 1716, in his 41st year, he was granted a tenure of Geomgyosu (兼敎授; professor extraordinary) at Gwansanggam (觀象監; the Office for Observance of Natural Phenomena).

[10] This was taking into account the fact that Jeong Seon was from beginning proficient at Book of Changes(周易) and Astronomy.

Jeong explored the scenic beauty of the capital city of Hanyang (Seoul), the Han River, the Sea of Japan, and the Diamond Mountain.

His paintings are classified as part of the Southern School, but he developed his own style by realistically portraying natural scenes such as mountains and streams with bold strokes of his brush.

[4] A major characteristic of his work is intermixed dark and light areas, created by layers of ink wash and lines.

Vegetation is made from dots, a technique that bears the influence of Chinese painter Mi Fei (1052–1107).