Todd Goldman is an American painter/entrepreneur and founder of David and Goliath clothing and merchandising company. Goldman started painting during his high school years and thought nothing of it; he just pursued it as a hobby not a career. During his senior year he decided to attend the University of Florida and major in accounting. After graduating he worked as a CPA for six years; realizing that he had built great hatred for the job, he quit.
After quitting his job everything took a dramatic turn and with all the frustration built up he decided to paint again, just as he did when he was younger, in addition to the paintings he inserted quotes as jokes at the world. He then worked at various jobs and saved up enough artwork to start the David and Goliath clothing line. All that hard work paid off and in 2004 Wall Street Journal stated that the sales volume of David and Goliath was $90 million.
Goldman’s work is great to view at anytime, it reminds me of a comic strip and every painting is laughable but rational. Goldman was accused of plagiarism in 2007 over his “Please Make Everyone Die” painting and the debate still continues. But overall Goldman’s creativity is greatly appreciated, his artwork is exhibited and collected all over the world. You may be able to view them first hand due he has numerous art shows every year.
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