James E. Pay, UA, trained as an artist in Canada, UK and USA and lists the late A. J. Casson as his mentor. James is a signature member of the United Society of Artists, London, England and former vice-chairman of Central Arts, Scotland. He is known for his loose style of watercolour painting as well as his acrylic landscapes and florals. Both Jim and Eileen are founding members of the Acrylic Painters Society of Ontario.

Eileen and Jim conduct workshops/demonstrations for art clubs and Jim also gives private lessons in both watercolour and acrylic. Workshops in the past include: