Cinnamon Cooney Obituary – Cinnamon Cooney, known as The Art Sherpa, died on December 10, 2024.
Her passion for teaching and creation will continue on in the art world and in the people she touched. With her death at 54, her family, friends, and the global art community she built mourn.
What to know about Cinnamon Cooney
On July 1, 1970, visionary artist Cinnamon Cooney was born. She found her purpose by helping beginners learn painting.
Her YouTube channel, The Art Sherpa, has over 745,000 subscribers thanks to her fascinating teachings. Her colorful and empathetic teaching style made painting fun and accessible for everybody, removing barriers to beginner artists.
Cooney’s charitable service matched her painting love. She fostered creativity, encouragement, and compassion by building a global network of aspiring and established artists. Her hashtags—#TheArtSherpa, #BigArtQuest, and #AcrylicApril—defined a culture of art appreciation and learning.
Cinnamon was a loving wife and mother as well as an artist. Their three children, Honey (20), Spider Jack (14), and Luna Bella (12), survive her 24-year marriage to John Cooney. Her family was her foundation, and she worked to improve the world for her children and the artists she supported.
Cinnamon, the daughter of renowned artist Ginger Cook, turned her love of the arts into a goal to promote creativity. In a heartfelt tribute, Cinnamon’s mother called her “the kind of daughter every parent dreams of having—smart, funny, kind, and so full of love for her family and community”.
Cinnamon Cooney became The Art Sherpa over a decade ago by dedicating herself to open art education. Her YouTube live tutorials were encouraging, funny, and friendly. Cinnamon’s teaching style was inclusive and encouraging, whether she was teaching acrylic painting or sophisticated undertakings.
Cinnamon’s leaving has shaken her artist and following community. The global outpouring of tributes shows how much she touched so many lives. “Cinnamon taught me more than just how to paint—she taught me to believe in myself and embrace my creativity,” said one.
Click here for Cinnamon Cooney GoFundMe
Her death has highlighted her family’s financial struggles. Her GoFundMe effort supports her spouse and children at this tough time, as her YouTube channel was the Cooney household’s main source of income. The family will survive this heartbreaking loss with the support of her community, regardless of size.