Wendy Ann De Rycke

Wendy Rycke has pursued a multifaceted career spanning corporate, dance, film, and art over 43 years. After dancing for over 30 years and working in film, where she produced shorts and documentaries including one that earned the HBO Short Film Award in 2000, she transitioned to an art life. She specializes in Chinese brush painting, which she has practiced and taught for over 30 years, and holds the position of vice president of the Las Vegas Artist Guild. Previously, she served as president of Cinewomen LA and was a member of the American Association of Chinese Brush Painters. Her artwork is featured at the Desert Valley Gallery in Tivoli Village in Las Vegas. Rycke completed some college and continues to share her passion for art through instruction and community involvement.