Abstract: A hand operated painting cart apparatus is disclosed. The hand operated painting cart apparatus includes a wheeled base comprising a frame, a front pair of wheels connected by a front axle, and a rear pair of wheels connected by a rear axle. The wheeled base including at least one basket. A spray-holster is configured to retain a paint gun to the frame. A fifth-wheel assembly attached to the frame. The fifth-wheel assembly includes a wheel that is configured to engage, and alternatively, disengage with the ground. A handle connected to the wheeled base includes a first-hand trigger and a second-hand trigger. The first-hand trigger is configured to disengage the wheel of the fifth-wheel assembly from the ground. The second-hand trigger is configured to operate a paint gun. The hand operated painting cart apparatus may be useful for painting straight and curved lines on a surface.