TALENTED artists as old as 91 have been doing so well they will exhibit their work.

Art teacher Jane Ling is hosting the display by her care home class - many of whom are in their nineties - at St Mary's House in Brighton from 11am tomorrow.

The weekly class in the Preston Park Avenue care home launched four years ago and has led to a steady stream of participants discovering a hidden artistic streak. The group has tackled everything from still life, flowers, wildlife, landscapes and portraits.

Ms Ling said: "The art group just goes from strength to strength. Many of the residents have never painted before which combined with their age makes this group so unique. The majority are in their nineties. They produce incredible creations. They are incredibly bold with their work and will tackle any subject matter from landscapes, wildlife, flowers, and even portraits. It's a wonderfully relaxing environment for them but also very social and of course, just good fun."

Some of the group had never painted before attending the art group at St Mary's.

Mary Stevens, 91, of Brighton, said: "I really enjoy it and love to paint roses in pinks and reds."

Diana Taylor, 87, originally from Kent, said: "I particularly enjoy painting flowers and find it very relaxing."

Margaret Spurgen, 91, originally from Enfield, said: "I like painting everything and anything - flowers, landscapes, seascapes."

It is also home to art lovers like Margaret Kelsey, also 91, whose father was an artist and Margaret Rich, 83, of Brighton, who used to watch her uncle paint watercolours. There are also some already accomplished painters in attendance like Daphne Flint, 90, and Sister Elizabeth, 94, originally from Jamaica. Len Harvey, 94, of Brighton, has been painting for years and particularly loves large landscapes and still lifes.

It has also attracted several regulars - Sheila Curran, 91, who is originally from Ireland but moved to Brighton to be nearer her daughter.

She likes painting with an impressionist style and finds the group relaxing and social.

James O'Donnell, 86, a former Ditchling Road doctor for 50 years known as Seamus to his friends, loves painting Sussex countryside scenes or of his native Ireland.

The care home, run by The Grace and Compassion Benedictines, a Catholic charitable order, will raise money for the Special Projects in Christian missionary areas to help people living in poverty during the exhibition. The display is open until the end of December with work and crafts for sale and refreshments available.

For information call 01273 556035.