Name: José Camacho
Where do you live? Montclair
When did you move there? 25 years ago or so.
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Puerto Rico
How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday passion? I make a living with my art, which is also my every day passion. Find me on Instagram: @jcamachostudio
Coffee, tea or … ? Both, but coffee is king.
What’s your idea of a perfect weekend day? A great dinner with wine among friends.
What’s your favorite local restaurant? Costanera Peruvian Cuisine (no longer open).
What’s on your nightstand? A lamp, a book and my cell.
What are you listening to? Things that interest me, most of that time that which doesn’t kill me, but makes me stronger.
What are your current indulgences? I take great pleasure on learning about myself, everything else seems to fall in place by its own nature.
What talent you would most like to have? Although I’m happy with my drawing skills, I will add musical talent.
What’s the worst-kept (or best-kept!) secret about Montclair? Best kept: A framing shop that was called John Nighland Picture Framing, it goes back 100 years or so, and still operating today under Midland Gallery in the same location.
What do you hope they say about you at your funeral? Here is a guy who tried to live his life on his own terms without breaking any natural laws.