Begin with familiar words
Begin with a color, shape, position, or sound. “I chose blue because…” is already the start of a useful explanation. Say what you did and why before reaching for unfamiliar specialist words.
Explain a revision
“At first…” and “Then I…” connect stages of a revision. Explain what you placed first, what you removed, and what you wanted a viewer to notice. The change itself can be part of what you share.
Invite a specific response
End with “What do you notice first?” rather than only “Is it good?” The question invites a concrete response and helps you compare your intention with what another person actually notices.
The conversation
Why did you choose this color?你为什么选择这个颜色？
I chose blue because I wanted the image to feel quieter.我选蓝色，是因为我想让画面安静一点。
Was that your plan from the beginning?你一开始就这样设计了吗？
No. At first I used more colors.不是，一开始我用了更多颜色。
What did you change?后来你改了什么？
Then I removed some details to make the window stand out.后来我删掉了一些细节，让窗户更明显。
The window is the first thing I notice now.现在我最先看见的就是窗户。
Thank you. That’s what I wanted to emphasize.谢谢，这正是我想强调的地方。
Make it a small practice
- Write one because sentence about a choice of your own.
- Describe a revision with At first and Then.
- Invite feedback with one specific question.
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