60h Yves Sancier at Artists at the Howard Centre

I am a self-taught part-time oil, ink, and watercolour artist. Born in Brittany, France, I moved to Hertfordshire to complete my studies at the University of Hertfordshire, and now live and paint in Welwyn Garden City. I have always enjoyed drawing since a child and the enjoyment has not faltered over the years. I started with oil painting, but recently started to explore ink and watercolour painting to widen my skills and creative experience.
My mostly figurative work takes inspiration from urban or rural landscapes, with a predilection for trees and vegetation in a detailed way that tends to abstraction. Surrealism and dreams are great inspiration in my work. My work was recently Highly Commended by the judges at the Courtyard Arts’ 17th Open Exhibition in Hertford.
I also have a passion for travelling and always record each trip in my sketchbooks.
I am really excited to be able to show a great variety of my work as part of this Open Studios in the Howard Centre in Welwyn Garden City; many will be shown for the first time.
Telephone: 07970 119753
Email: sancieryj@gmail.com
Website: https://www.hvaf.org.uk/artist/yves-sancier
Variant Opening Dates & Times:
Work on show throughout. Artist present 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st; also some afternoons 15th-19th – to check which, email him or message on Instagram (@art_byyves).
Additional information:
Credit card facility, Commissions welcome
Working studio: No
Art forms: Drawing, Painting
Venue Information
60 Artists at the Howard Centre
The Howard Centre
Howardsgate
Welwyn Garden City
AL8 6HA
Directions: We are located within the Howard Centre Shopping Centre – look for yellow signs!
Tel: 01707 320026
Website: https://howardcentre.co.uk/
Venue facilities: Suitable for groups, Easy parking, Toilets
Accessibility: Level 4 : Full access – all on one level with wide doorways and good lighting.
Opening Dates and Times
September 2025
10am-5pm (Sun 11am-4pm)




















