She needs me.<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
This painting tells of connection.<\/h3>\n
Of closeness that doesn’t impose itself, but is there\u2014tangible, reliable, real. When my sister was hurt, we set off together. Hours later, we sat in her little Smart, on the way to Brittany, to our mother. It was a journey back to something familiar\u2014and at the same time a path forward. A new connection began. <\/p>\n
These layers resonate in the painting. The lines are delicate, the colors deep. A rich background carries an open, bright form\u2014like a blossom that no longer questions whether it may reveal itself. It simply does.
And on the right edge: a patch of pure canvas. Raw, empty, unpainted. And yet complete. Because not everything needs to be filled. Sometimes what remains open is the most honest. <\/p>\n
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When You Call on Me<\/em> is an echo of this closeness. It reminds us how finely tuned our senses can become to genuine connection\u2014when we trust them. When we listen inward. And act. <\/p>\nThe painting whispers:<\/strong>
Trust your intuition. It knows the way.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/verena-mayer-kolbinger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/when-you-call-on-me-01.jpg” title_text=”when-you-call-on-me-01″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/verena-mayer-kolbinger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/when-you-call-on-me-interieur-06.jpg” title_text=”when-you-call-on-me-interieur-06″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
When You Call on Me<\/strong><\/p>\n100 x 100 cm
Acrylic and oil stick on old linen
2023<\/p>\n
\u20ac2,000.00 (plus 7% VAT)<\/p>\n
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Bitte kontaktiere mich per E-Mail \u00fcber den “Bild anfragen”-Button. Ich gebe dir gerne mehr Informationen \u00fcber das Werk und seine Entstehung.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||7px|||” global_module=”51888″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Are you interested in this painting?<\/h5>\n<\/h3>\nHow the purchase works<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn three steps to your artwork<\/h5>\n
1. Non-binding inquiry<\/strong>
Simply click “Submit inquiry” to let me know you’re interested\u2014with no obligation. This way I’ll know which work has touched you, and we can start a conversation. <\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
2. Personal consultation (with hanging service upon request)<\/strong>
Together we’ll discuss your questions about size, impact, spatial effect\u2014and if you wish, I’ll create a free digital preview of the painting in your space (hanging service). All you need is a photo of your wall. <\/p>\n3. Secure transaction<\/strong>
After your confirmation, the work is professionally packed and shipped free of charge (within Germany). In a sturdy wooden crate, well protected and insured. You’ll receive tracking information\u2014and can look forward to your new artwork with peace of mind. <\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/verena-mayer-kolbinger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/schwester-sicherer-ort-02.jpg” title_text=”schwester-sicherer-ort-02″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(141,198,196,0.21)” background_image=”https:\/\/verena-mayer-kolbinger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Painter-artist-31.png” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”46%” background_position=”top_right” background_blend=”lighten” custom_padding=”18px|||||” global_module=”51887″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_3_font_size_phone=”30px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n
How does the artwork get to me?<\/strong>
You can pick up your chosen work personally at my studio in Karlsruhe. Alternatively, I’ll ship it to you professionally and securely packed (free of charge within Germany for purchases over \u20ac1,000). For larger or international shipments, I’m happy to provide exact prices upon request. <\/p>\nWhat happens if the artwork arrives damaged?<\/strong>
I pack each work carefully in a sturdy wooden crate. Should something arrive damaged, I’ll immediately offer a replacement or refund\u2014straightforward and personal. <\/p>\nCan I return the work if I don’t like it?<\/strong>
Yes. You can return the work within 14 days if it doesn’t meet your expectations. I understand that art is very personal. However, I ask that you cover the shipping and return costs. <\/p>\nHow long does shipping take?<\/strong>
Within Germany, delivery takes approximately 5\u20138 business days. You’ll receive a tracking number so you can follow your artwork until it arrives. <\/p>\nHave more questions? Feel free to contact me. <\/p>\n
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