Lin loved painting and often represented his school in competitions. He graduated from senior high at the top of the school, and was recommended for the National Taiwan College of Arts in their Western Art faculty. This honor began his transition from special education into the mainstream system.
由於喜愛繪畫，林良材經常代表學校參加繪畫比賽，高中以第一名成績畢業，保送國立藝專西畫組，也從特殊教育體系回歸正常教育。