194 1 was born in Liyuan family, and his grandfather Li Yuzhuo was a performing artist of Shandong Liuqin Opera (in Cangshan County Records). Father Chung Chi Li, a famous performing artist of Liuqin Opera, is one of the founders of Liuqin Opera (Liu Dong) and a close disciple of Liuqin Opera Master Liang Xuehui (A Textual Research on China Opera in Shandong). In 2006, "Liuqin Opera" was included in the "National Intangible Cultural Heritage List", and Li Houshan was one of the heroes.
In 1950s, Li Houshan studied Chinese painting under the tutelage of the painter Professor Wang Xiaogu. After studying under Cui and Liu Haisu, he studied under Mr. Guo. His works cover a wide range, especially peony, plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. The lines of the works are vigorous and smooth, the colors are natural and elegant, the composition is unique and fresh, and the pen, ink, gas and rhyme are integrated into one; It realizes the perfect combination of traditional spirit and modern significance. His works, National Scenery and Fragrance, are displayed in the Civil Construction Conference Hall of the Great Hall of the People, Guotai Min 'an in the Conference Hall of the Central Party School, Spirit of Iron in the Auditorium of Shandong Provincial Government, Spring of Iron in the Party School of Shandong Provincial Party Committee, Celebrating the Whole World in the People's Hall of Qinghai Province, and Ink Flowers after Wildfire in the former residence of Wang Xizhi.