Jim Carrey is famous to millions of people around the world thanks to his lead roles in films such as Dumb and Dumber, The Mask, and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. However it might comes as a surprise to learn that besides being a talented funny man, Carrey is also a prolific and soulful artist.

In the short film Jim Carrey: I Needed Color, viewers get a chance to explore this rarely seen artistic side. Reflecting on love, heartbreak, and his childhood, Carrey offers a candid insight into how he works and why he thinks art is valuable.

It's fascinating to watch a celebrity like Carrey talking so openly and eloquently about intimate subjects. Stuffed with ideas and soundbites that are sure to resonate with other artists, Jim Carrey: I Needed Color is sure to make you revaluate the star. Watch it below.

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