Later, he founded the "Nine Friends Art Society" at the National Art Specialized School, with the nine friends being Li Kuchan, Wang Xuetao, Wang Zhongnian, Xu Peixia, Sun Gongfu, He Jixiang, Yan Ailan, Yan Bolong, and Yuan Zhongyi.

In 1936, facing personal challenges, he divorced from Ling Meilin and changed his courtesy name to Ligon.

He presented the painting "Qing Gong Tu" to Wang Senran, and Qi Baishi inscribed, "Ying also surpasses me.

[3] After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Li Kuchan held various positions, including professor in the Chinese painting department at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, executive committee member of the China Artists Association, and National Committee member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

[3] Li Kuchan in the history of freehand flower-and-bird painting in China, has emerged as a master following the footsteps of artists such as Fa Chang, Xu Wenlong, Ba Da Shan Ren, Wu Changshuo, and Qi Baishi.