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Hello! I am Geosse, better known under the pen name "Rocky Atomica". I am a Vietnamese-American artist based in the Southwest, where I am inspired to draw by mountains and other geologic formations. Welcome to my portfolio, which I lovingly coded with my blood, sweat, and tears using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.

I mainly work with digital media, but also do some printmaking and digital fabrication. Subjects I enjoy depicting include volcanoes, rocks, landscapes, characters, and vintage cars.

My dream projects include creating geology-themed stationary, merch design for land management agencies such as Parks and Forests, and illustrating for a Junior Ranger book. My main career is in geology/volcanology and I am currently a PhD student!

I am currently availble for new projects and commercial work. I am also interested in creating graphics, diagrams, and figures for research projects. Reach out to me at geoledgy[at]gmail.com if you are interested in working with me!

Exhibitions & Submissions
2025 - American Geophysical Union ESPS 2026 Student Calendar
2023 - Jackson School of Geosciences Art Show, University of Texas

Awards
2024 - Geological Society of America MGPV division logo contest (1st place)

FAQ
Q: How do you pronounce "Geosse"?
A: The same way you pronounce "Geoffrey".

Q: What do you use for your art?
A: A 14-year old Wacom tablet and Clip Studio Paint, an iPad with Procreate, or a cheap spiral notebook and ballpoint pen I got for free at conferences.

Q: What is your favorite volcano?
A: Sunset Crater and the San Francisco volcanic field in Arizona, the Cascades in the PNW, and the Trans-Pecos volcanic field in West Texas.

Q: And your favorite rock and mineral?
A: Rock - igneous rocks, but mostly diorite, peridotite, and kimberlite.
Mineral - fluorite and copper-ore minerals, such as dioptase, chrysocolla, torbernite, malachite, azurite, etc.