Abstract: An apparatus including a base container defined by spaced, elongate side walls and orthogonally mounted end walls. The end walls include a first and second handle mounted thereto utilizing "C" shaped brackets, wherein the brackets include intercommunicating, longitudinally aligned handles extending between adjacent pairs of the brackets, wherein the handles each include forward scalloped edges arranged to interfit in an interdigited relationship. An abutment block orients the scalloped edges in a horizontal relationship relative to upper scalloped edges of the storage container for positioning of artist brushes thereon during a painting procedure. The contents of the container includes a plurality of removable storage compartments and a compartmentalized tray with an overlying lid mounted thereover, wherein the lid further includes a scalloped upper edge for positioning of various brushes and the like thereon.