Yuan Chin-taa painted many temple ceremonies in his early years, as well as festival-like pictures of popular gatherings. Recently, he has expanded his range of subject matter to include marches and demonstrations, political satire and funerals.
袁金塔早年就畫過許多迎神廟會，及富有民俗戲曲趣味的眾生圖像，這幾年更擴及社運遊行、政治諷刺、民間喪葬等題材。