About Us

Melinda Sheehan — of Saint John, NB — uses acrylic paintings to create reflections including her red-haired children, the Saint John River, and the Atlantic Ocean. As buck-toothed child, Sheehan battled a learning disability. Her mother’s voice telling her that she could become anything through hard work became her inner voice. Melinda Sheehan has her dream job, inspiring students to do their personal best. 

Artists Alexandra Flood and Herzl Kashetsky are among her greatest influences. Sheehan completed an M.Ed. in Instructional Design and a B.Ed. from the University of New Brunswick after studying Film and Video Production at York University.  

Sheehan is the founder of Paint It Forward Saint John (2006-present), which distributes hundreds of paintings thoughout Saint John. Her students imitate famous works of art, adding a twist, and donate them to underfunded institutions, such as Romero House, the Soup Kitchen, Mental Health Services, and the United Way.