Abstract: A brush rest for a paint brush comprises a container 1 with an opening for inserting the paint brush. The container 1 may be secured to a paint pot 36 by a resilient member 24 which functions to grip the paint pot between the resilient member 24 and the container 1, so that the brush may be rested in the container 1 when the painter takes a break from painting. The resilient member 24 may be provided with finger grips 28 which project above the container 1 to allow attachment or removal without touching paint in the paint pot.