Abstract: A paint can holder system for reducing physical strain upon the hand and wrist of an individual holding a paint can. The paint can holder system includes an elongate support member, a lower gripping attached to a lower end of the support member, a handle member attached to an upper end of the support member, a rear member extending from the support member, and a front member extending from the support member opposite of the rear member. The front member is formed to engage the rim of the paint container. The rear member is formed to receive the U-shaped handle of a paint container.