My Home As Art : : David & Diane : : Rustic Canyon

Situated beneath a canopy of ancient Sycamores, David & Diane's light filled Rustic Canyon bungalow by Artist / Designer Roy McMakin is an "artifact of artistic expression."  

Known for bridging the gap between art and design, Seattle based McMakin "combines form and function, furniture and visual art, to produce hybrid objects of clean, sensuous surface with humorous underpinnings. His work often plays with scale and language, inviting both visceral response and conceptual contemplation."

We asked David and Diane to tell us a little bit about their art-infused home which is now available for sale (although you won't find it on the MLS). 

for sale $2,950,000

To schedule a showing contact Mike Deasy : : 310.275.1000  
Click HERE for property details and photos. 

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What do you love most about your home? The fact that Roy took a simple, existing, 40's beach bungalow and converted into a magical space in keeping with the character of the neighborhood.  We are always discovering nuances of Roy in the architecture.  His play with scale light and humor is everywhere.

What drew you to your home?  The neighborhood.  Rustic Canyon is a special place. It is a serene oasis in the middle of a busy city, yet within 5 minutes you can walk to Giorgio Baldi's restaurant or be at the beach. It feels like we live on a country lane.  The history, the microclimate, the sense of community, the people, the ancient Sycamore trees - it is the best place we have ever lived in Southern California.  We purchased the house from the estate of Jocelyn Brando, Marlon's sister.  She was blacklisted for signing a peace petition and wrote poetry and conducted writer's workshops in this house.

What is your favorite thing to do at home? Drink tequila.

When I'm home I feel...?  Relaxed and on vacation.

What makes your home "Art"?  Designer/architect Roy McMakin said it best:

"The house is both an object that shelters people and also the artifact of my artistic expression. So I don't know what else you'd call it except art."