Abstract: A paint can holding device, including a paint can retaining member having a spacer region between first and second engaging recesses, that is capable of being positioned about a standardized paint can such that the spacer region forms a generally semi-circular configuration about the cylindrical wall of a paint can and the first recess engages a first protrusion of that paint can and the second recess engages a second protrusion of that paint can. A strap is provided that is coupled to the retaining member proximate the first and second recesses and opposite the spacing region. A belt is also disclosed for attachment of the paint can holding device to a user.