Abstract: An applicator for applying paint to a painting pad with no need to pour any paint from the original paint can. The applicator comprises a conventional standard paint can with a lid and a sleeve with upper and lower surfaces to effect a seal between the paint can and the paint can lid. The sleeve rotatively supports a roller which carries a free hanging, flexible, endless paint transfer belt and weight. The belt encircles the roller and the weight. The weight pulls the belt tight and near to the bottom of the paint can. The paint is applied to a painting pad by moving the painting pad across the paint transfer belt and support roller causing the roller to rotate and move the transfer belt down through the paint to the bottom of the can and back up, thereby picking up paint and transferring it to the painting pad. With the paint can lid in place, the applicator and unused paint may be conveniently stored.