When he was studying at the Political Warfare College, Chin was particularly interested in sketching, which greatly enhanced his ability to appreciate the significance of natural objects and to express himself.
我們置身谷中，似乎可以聽見大自然的呼喚，甚至可以聽到我們自己腳步的跫音。金哲夫是政工幹校第一期美術系畢業的。在校期間，由於他在素描方面，下過很多工夫，對他日後畫畫的觀察力和表現力都有很大的助益。