Plants, flowers, birds and other animals arose frequently as the subjects of his works,[1]: 30, 46  presenting a sense of idealized order with superbly created compositions and other aesthetic qualities.

Therefore, Lu considered changing his creative style in the late stage of his career, and submitted his landscape sketching The Dahan River to the seventh Taiten in 1933.

[1] Unfortunately, in the midst of his transformation, Lu fell ill from constant overwork that resulted in his cardiogenic sudden death on 24 September 1942.

[10][1]: 119 In addition to creating works and participating in the Taiten, Lu Tie-Zhou engaged actively in the promotion of painting groups.

In 1932, Lu joined the "Chinaberry Art Society" founded by Japanese painters Gobara Koto and Kinoshita Seigai.

[11]: 160–166  In 1933, Lu Tie-Zhou with Lin Yushan, Kuo Hsueh-hu and Chen Jing-Hui founded the "Li Guang Society".

In 1935, Lu Tie-Zhou with Kuo Hsueh-hu, Chen Jing-Hui, Lin Jinhong, Yang San-lang, and Cao Qiupu founded the "Six Ink-stone Society", thereby continuing to organize arts education events.