Abstract: Colorant systems of the invention comprise colorant devices, and methods of use, such colorant device having a plurality of receptacle structures therein, and at least one, optionally multiple, colorant applicators, which are adapted and configured to be removably mounted, optionally slidingly mounted, in such receptacle structures, and are adapted and configured to apply a colorant composition to such colorant receptive surface. Such colorant applicator can comprise a painting element adapted and configured to receive colorant from a cooperatively configured multiple-cell tray, and to transfer the colorant onto a colorant receptive surface.