If you grew up in the 90ās or early 2000ās, thereās a good chance you caught at least one of Jim Carreyās films. From his early days with In Living Color to his first leading role in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, the Canadian-American actor, comedian, and producer has continuously blessed the airwaves with humor.
While his on-screen brilliance is evident, there is one aspect of Carreyās personality that movie buffs may not be aware of: his affinity for painting. On Sunday, Carrey released I Need Color, a fantastic six minute mini-documentary in which he explains his path to canvas.
āWhat you do in life chooses you,ā Carrey said in his documentary. āYou can choose not to do it. You can choose to try to do something safer ā your vocation chooses you.ā
āWhen I really started painting a lot, I had become so obsessed that there was nowhere to move in my home,ā Carrey continued. āPaintings were everywhere, they were becoming part of the furniture, I was eating on them. I found myself looking around at one point at a really bleak winter in New York, and it was just so depressing. And I think I needed color.ā
Like many others, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James was surprised when he saw Carreyās inspirational video. The King, a man who is known to be a connoisseur of all things art and music, sent out a personalized message on Twitter to praise Carreyās talent.
This is incredible!! I had no idea either. Unbelievable work @JimCarrey! Would love to see some of your work in person some day! Love art. https://t.co/7jX0RfSAP3
ā LeBron James (@KingJames) August 7, 2017
Staying true to his comedic form, Carrey politely replied to Jamesā message with a spot of humor.
Thx 4 ur kind words @KingJames.I'd be honored 2 hang with u any time.Can u imagine 2 King James' in the same room?Sss'make it happen! ?;^ā¢}
ā Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) August 8, 2017
