Ukiyo & Kyo's UFO!

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Ukiyo & Kyo's

Utopia Forged Online.

you've stumbled upon a lonely alien's sanctuary, their own ufo (utopia forged online).

Crafted meticulously with love by the unique friendly outcast, UFOkiyo.

    welcome     You've crash landed on my landing page, perfect! My name is Ukiyo (though you could also call me Uki, Kyo or Novella; I have multiple names). I am an original character artist studying to be a game artist who loves to support others! My aspiration in life is to embrace self-expression in it's entirety through artistic means.I am quite the detail-oriented person so please forgive me that my website is highly detailed and ever-expanding (like myself; the website before you in itself is one of my art projects of self-expression)! Well, feel free to be like an astronaut and explore my website like a newly discovered planet! After all, we don't get many visitors!Note, we are still under construction. But feel free to explore what's already been finished! Alt text will also be added in the future.

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Home Base.

Become your own lover, your own friend. Out of everyone in the world, you are the only you. You are the only one who knows your true self.

you are your own soulmate.

"Now you can say you've met an alien!"

    my art showcase    

Click on any image in the galleries to go to the original post! Supporting any of them would be much appreciated!

    introduction     Hello, I'm Ukiyo! I'm a very slow artist with around a hundred original characters! I really love to support other artists & help others when I'm not busy! I commission a lot of art of my characters who are like friends & family to me, work on my sites, write for my original characters, cover songs, write poetry and wear lolita fashion! (I have a lot of hobbies!) I really love to support artists & others with their creative endeavours.I try to be my true self and many of my posts may be about my own self-discovery, development or feelings! I use the internet to archive my experiences or thoughts. Thank you for checking out my website and please, don't be afraid to interact with me. I know what it's like to feel left out, so I hope that I make you feel welcome!

"Welcome to our UFO! Make yourself at home and while we brew you some tea."

I treasure my mutuals/followers! Please don't ever worry if you become inactive or don't talk to me as I believe we can always pick up where we left off! I think that's how the strongest friendships are. I don't forget my positive interactions or when someone has helped me. Just please make sure you're taking care of yourself first and foremost; and if you wanted to chat or needed help with something feel free to direct message me!Thank you to all my mutuals/followers who've been supporting me for so long, the artists who've drawn my characters, and the people who have listened to me talk! If you're reading this I hope you have an amazing day! (While we're at it, an amazing life as well.. and it still applies even if you're not reading this!)If you haven't yet, I would suggest reading my boundaries here before interacting with me. Thank you so much for checking out my website!I have a huge love of website design so this site will most likely update time to time with newer things or more sections! Thank you for checking it out nonetheless and enjoy your stay!

let the sea of dreams float me away on the raft of my bed, far into a starlit ocean where imagination comes to life at it’s shore. where blue roses bloom by my bedside and sprout on my mattress, and i wait for the prince of daylight to rescue me.

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I am against AI generated images!
Support human artists! Clicking on any image on this site will take you to the original artist of that artwork! If the image link doesn't work, the artist has left their social media.If you see your art and you've changed your username feel free to let me know to fix the link! Please let me also know if I credited anyone incorrectly.

All artworks on this website were either drawn by me, gifted to me or commissioned by me, please do not steal them!

    recent received gifts    

    recent received commissions    

Lyrics ♫ : Out of my reach a, shadow flickers on and off. Sad as it may be- everything, will be lost. Not even my existence.. is clear in my eyes. But still I keep living.. a melancholic, unhappy life. As your tears spiral down; you forget the here and now, not even my voice is re-re-reaching you. Raise up your eyes, witness the vacant sky; it's replaced, by our very own eternal tearful twilight.

- Twilight Teardrops
by nostraightanswer & Empath-P,
English lyrics by UFOkiyo.

Announcements

If there is anything I'd want to be in this world; it would have to be myself. It's something no one else can be..

no matter what we are, we're always ourselves aren't we?

    social media update     After November 15th Twitter's terms of service will be updating to allow all posted media (text, videos, images) to be used in AI training, as well as handing over all rights to said media to their company. I do not agree with these changes and therefore have been more active on Bluesky, if you would like to follow me there please do. It is the butterfly icon button in my header!I've had a positive experience on Bluesky thus far and will gladly help anyone moving there from Twitter to adjust, I am also still adjusting and it's difficult building up from scratch; but I have hope!    general update     As it's the end of the year I may be more inactive trying to finish my university work! Sorry about that.

    health update     As of writing this (October 24th) I've had a headache for over a month. In the past month, I have caught a virus as well as gone to the ER and had a CT scan done. At the moment I believe my head ache is nerve damage caused by untreated concussions/head trauma, but if it doesn't resolve after physiotherapy I will consider getting a MRI.

plans/to-do list

Boundaries.

Everyone deserves a space that feels safe to them; we all only live one life after all. For some of us, that space fits inside our pocket!

we all should have our own little sanctuaries.

"Please read these to make sure we can both stay safe!"

VERY IMPORTANT! I may reply late to messages/replies or miss them, in which case feel free to just message me again especially if it's important.I have both ADHD and RSI, meaning I forget to reply to things while simultaneously having pain in my hands that I need to rest for long periods of times. There is a good chance I see your reply or message but cannot respond due to my hands or having a low social battery. I try to bookmark or keep a mental note to come back to it once I can respond. But if I forget please do remind me! It is inevitable that sometimes I will.

I am a physical, emotional and sexual abuse survivor & have PTSD. I have an aversion to NSFW as it triggers memories or feelings associated with trauma. This might mean if you're a NSFW account I'll very likely limit my interaction with you.If you do not respect my boundaries I may block, mute or unfollow you. Please don't take it personally, it is for the sake of my own health & trying to curate a safe environment for myself.

Assets & Links

Everyone deserves a space that feels safe to them; we all only live one life after all. For some of us, that space fits inside our pocket!

we all should have our own little sanctuaries.

I created the dividers on my website! They are completely free to use and come in 38 different colours.

More assets will be created in the future!

    lovely sites    

If you have your own website and you are a mutual of mine feel free to let me know! I may be able to make you your own site stamp if you don't have one already!

Myself.

I may not be a human being, but I love; I live, I feel and grow like one. Is there anything wrong with being different?

i'll find people who love me no matter what i am.

the goddess created their creations in their own likeness; that is to say, the goddess created themselves in their own image. could a creator truly be their own creation? am i.. one of them?

    about me     I am mostly called Uki, but some people call me Kiyo or Kyo! I've been drawing and singing ever since I learnt how to do them! I pick up a lot of different hobbies and try a lot of different things. I have multiple personas and always thread parts of myself into all of my characters. To me they are my friends, not just my children! It feels like they have written themselves and I'm just someone learning & docmenting them.I want to do my best bettering the world as much as I can, although I know I'm only one person; as well as learn more new things about myself! I love helping others and aspire to be a genuine person who is loved for being themselves! If I'm able to, I want to also inspire others to love and be themselves as well!

At times I see myself as an original character that I myself have wrote; able to go through character arcs and character development. So on this page, I may write myself like how I would for a one of my character's profiles. I think that would be interesting!

I have two personas, one is called Ukiyo and another is called Kyo! They are two separate characters that represent two halves of me. I also have my third persona Novella who represents me as a combined, singular person. My personas are a big part of myself!

    personality analysis     Always passionate and excited about their hobbies or what they love, with their head often in the stars. Has problems with loneliness as they often reflect on themselves and their experiences, losing sight of what and who is directly in front of them. Is very whimsical and sentimental, trying to find a metaphor in everything. Loves helping others and lending an ear, but has a tendency to go too far and stretch themselves thin, forgetting to also take care of themselves. Has a hard time relying on others.

likes

dislikes

trivia

ambitions

    my online presence     I started on Twitter in 2019, but only truly became active in 2020. At first no one noticed my art, but I started to draw fanart for more popular artists and interacted with others. That was how I slowly got more eyes on me! I'm passionate about design and original characters. A lot of people know me for supporting other artists. I call out a lot of art thieves; sometimes leading me to other sites and doing a lot of investigating. Some even dared to steal from my own mutuals! That's something I can't let slide. I've also called out scammers and made threads generally supporting artists in hopes they motivate others.I aspire to use my platform to uplift other creatives and create a safe space where we can all support eachother! Not only that, but to be mindful of other's journeys or health and how we're all different people at different stages in our life. I find so much happiness in seeing the unique creations others make and want to foster & support others to create what they desire.I definitely didn't expect to be at the point that I am now. On Twitter I reached 100 followers in March 2020, 1,000 followers in January 2021 and 10,000 in July 2024. I never thought I'd have a platform, but since I do I want to use it for good and try bringing others up with me; and to make meaningful connections!

    my art & writing journey     I started drawing from a very young age, it always made me happy as a child when I drew something new and showed others; since my parents & teachers always praised me for my art! I had a notable fascination with rainbows and drawing them, which is still reflected in my original characters (who together form a rainbow). Artists such as Sui Ishida and Aoi Ogata inspired me to start digital art, as well as other artists I saw on social media!I was first a roleplayer before I took original character owning and writing seriously, often roleplaying in online games making up magical or mysterious scenarios while using the world around me. I first had my two personas, but then I found out about the concept of adoptables and found so much joy writing out the relationships between my characters.

i wake up on the shore, the prince of daylight has now vanquished all the stars in the ocean. i pick off the blue roses that started to grow on me in my sleep, a difficult task with their black thorns daring to prick my hand. the ocean is now a dazzling light.

⚠︎ WARNING: I will touch on some personal things in my life in this section that may be unpleasant such as abuse.

    my life voyage     At my core I have a very difficult time getting along with others, I often feel like I'm an alien. Likely because of abuse and mistreatment I've endured, but I have always felt like an alien even before my trauma. I've always felt different.. maybe because I'm queer and neurodivergent. My trauma has impacted me severely and shaped me into who I am today. But something that hasn't changed is that I try to approach everything with good intentions and I find myself caring about others very easily, no matter how many times I get hurt and want to shun humanity and all it's populace.I was stalked & harassed for 7 years by who I considered my best friend and was heavily abused by a partner at age 13. I've spent countless days thinking over my memories.. writing poetry, analysing myself and reflecting upon human nature.. but I arrive at the conclusion that there is no neat, beautiful reason for what happened to me. I've blamed myself many times, for my faulty heart for caring, for beating in the first place, for existing in this world for them to abuse. I feel like I've only just learnt how to stop blaming myself. They told me I harm everything I touch; that I made them the monsters who hurt me. That no one loves or likes me. That I don't love; that I do not feel emotions or have a heart.Why did I listen to them? Because I loved them.. my former friends, my lover, my best friend. I loved them very dearly, their words and feelings mattered to me. I was a tool for venting, a vendor of validation, a human lifeline and an object to have power over. They said they loved me, but the truth was they treated me less than a human being. Friends or people I trusted weren't my friends, they turned on me for any shallow reason or only wanted to use me. I had to navigate my abuse alone, which is why I view myself as my own parental figure and child; I am my own entire family. I see myself as my own lover because those who claim to have loved me have failed me; and my heart is overall not open to trusting anyone to stay by my side anymore.I substitute my loneliness with my personas and characters. Through them, I will never be alone as long as I have me. If I cannot open my heart because everyone is fated to hurt me, I at least will grant myself safety trapped within my own heart. I'll learn to love myself, and love myself so much, so brightly; that I can survive even in a loveless reality. I will love myself as I have loved others; unconditionally. I am the lover and the loved. I am me, but I am also everything. A pair of lovers, a family, a group of friends..Entering my 20s in 2024, I've finally been set free of every abusive cycle I had. Though it may take a long time, I desire and hope strongly to learn how to count myself among humanity; to find reciprocated friendship, love and comfort. One that may be from other lovely human beings instead of only my reflections. Everyday I take small steps, loving a bit more of myself or the world around me despite how fearful I am of others. One day I hope to love and find love, almost just like none of the awful things in my life ever happened!

I've been raised on video games! If it says "completed" that means I finished the main story, that it doesn't have a story, or that I've at least finished one full run of it. The games below are games I've played!

warmthseeking monarch

he/him

lifetorn butterfly

he/him

slumbering goddess

any/all

unspoken heir

they/she/he

blissful timekeeper

she/her

do not

can do

my night & melancholy

alienated blue, the vast world he lives; art is her lifeforce, and melancholy, their gift. hair flows like the waves, a dress that drifts like the ocean; eyes always speaking and yet no sound ever spoken.

Gladioli, butterfly milkweed, blue rose and baby’s breath.

"The stars told me it would not be so easy.. that is precisely why
I will be the one to prove them wrong."

Ukiyo is my beloved primary persona, they're the times I can't sleep at night and listen to music. The times I don't know what to say to others, when I feel all alone. They are my alienation and impossible love! They are the calm I feel from the sound of rain against my roof, and times I lay beneath the stars.

They'll never love me for who I truly am;
And though that may bring me grief-
It grants an even sweeter allure,
Finding who would look beneath.Would you look my way and see this alien,
Who could love but could not speak?
Will you help me on this journey chasing;
That blue rose I desperately try to reach?

Artworks.

Each person is both an artwork and an artist; crafted by the feelings and memories we paint on eachother.

your own canvas is unique and beautiful.

process

I take my commissions through my VGen, which you can click here to go to. You can also check the status of my commissions on VGen (whether they are open or closed).

rights

All artworks have personal use, and can be used by the commissioner on social platforms or shared with credit. Commercial use depends on the commission, please check on VGen.

i do not draw

I am weak at drawing elderly characters, characters with muscular builds, pants, shoes and complex poses.

payment

Payment is through VGen which means with PayPal or credit card. If there should be any problems with VGen payment can be done through Ko-fi.

editing

Artworks can have minor edits, such as cropping or filters for colour changes. If there is a mistake on the artwork, please reach out and I will fix it for you. I keep all files of previous commissions.

i do draw

I excel at drawing dresses, ribbons, detailed eyes, in vibrant colours, details in general (no wonder I'm a slow artist).

terms of service

character reference sheet

TBD

This reference sheet I made for my character is my magnum opus at the moment. I need more practice before ever considering opening commissions for it, but I'm super proud of it!

character illustration

TBD

Unfortunately I haven't been able to draw my non-pixel style recently due to my RSI, but this is an old example! They're very fun to draw though, and maybe one day I can do commissions for them!

pixel webcore ych

$50 USD (BASE PRICE)

This YCH allows space for aesthetics that fit your character to be shown! I find this works really cute as website decor, though I've found some clients also use it as a Twitch panel!

pixel icon ych

$15 USD (ANIMATION INCLUDED)

I wanted to solve this issue I had of wanting a cute & affordable animated profile photo for Toyhouse and Discord, this was my solution! The animation is customisable and included in the price!

pixel chibi sprite

$10 USD (BASE PRICE)

Cute little pixel sprites that can be animated to bob up & down! All details will be simplified, but I try my best to make every character recognisable!

pixel item sprites/badges

TBD

I'm very new to creating item sprites but I'm very proud of the ones I've currently made! I hope I will be able to open commissions for them in the future!

logo/watermark

TBD

I've created logos/watermarks before and something I always love to do is put sparkles in the letters.. it's been a while since I've made any so I may be a bit rusty!

pixel eye banner

TBD

Something very new I tried, an animated pixel eye banner! Currently trying to make more examples before I open commissions for these so that I'm more comfortable.

Q1. is it okay to tag you in work?
Q2. any tips on writing original characters?
Q3. how did you design your persona?
Q4. are you a vtuber?
Q5. toyhouse coders you would recommend?

Q6. don't i know you from somewhere?
Q7. why are you following so many people?
Q8. can you commission/promote me?
Q9. where do you buy your lolita clothes?
Q10. can i message you for help with something?

Q11. why do you type with grammar?
Q12. what do you use to draw?
Q13. can we be friends?

chihiro

from the game danganronpa: trigger happy havoc.

Chihiro Fujisaki is a big comfort character of mine! He has the same weight, same height and same zodiac sign as me which is really cool! Not just that, but he's a boy who wears dresses/skirts just like me! I love how his character arc is about him finding how to be comfortable just the way he is. I see him as a strong character! Also I love programming, I used to help my own father with building PCs so that's another cool connection!

ren

from the game magia record.

I have a cosplay of Ren Isuzu, she is an underrated side character I related greatly to in Magia Record. Sadly Magia Record was taken off the English market (I can't play it anymore), but she impacted me as a character! Her magical girl wish was to continue living after jumping off a building. She was done with watching others fighting, but after making friends she finds her place in the world begins to love life. She loves sunshine and canonically makes all her friends homemade chocolates on Valentines! She's honestly so sweet and I'd protect her with my life.

makoto

from the game raincode.

Makoto Kagutsuchi is a good person, his character arc is him wanting to protect an entire group of people who were doomed- even if it meant performing villainous acts to get there. I love his manner of speaking and his personality as it reminds me of myself! He's a bit mischievous, but very just and speaks with a refined flair. I also think his masks and long hair are very cool looking! And he's yet another short man I relate to, he's 150cm. Did I mention purple in my favourite colour? His suit is a pretty purple.

linhardt

from the game fire emblem three houses.

I suppose you could say he stole my.. lin-HEART. I love Linhardt von Hevring! He's studious and takes plenty of naps, as well as fishes (which is usually my favourite mechanic in any game.. usually). He is a lover of freedom and a bit of a pacifist just like me, who often goes interest to interest just like me too! He even falls asleep when something disinterests him enough just like me. I also love his design so much.. if you couldn't tell at this point.. I really love men with long hair in character designs.

azura

from the game fire emblem fates.

Fire Emblem Fates was one of the first video games that resonated with me. Azura absolutely enchanted me as a character, her dancing, her story and how mysterious she was captured me. Fire Emblem Fates inspired me so much to write and build my own characters, hence when I first made my persona I named her Azura as well. The cutscenes for this game were way ahead of their time for being on a 3DS. I played every single route and had every single DLC; Azura was at the centre of the entire story. Also Azura should've been the DLC emblem in Engage, not Camilla.

vishnal

from the game rune factory 4.

Rune Factory 4 was another game from my childhood. Vishnal was there to say good morning to me everytime my player character woke up and he called me a princess. He's so sweet and silly, he's not the best chef (he's so horrible at cooking you'd think he's trying to poison you) but would try cook for you anyways. I just really love butlers too.. he's so sweet when you romance him, he'd defy everything he dreamt of doing just to simply be with you. He deserves all good things in life, I love you Vishnal. I'm sorry that I'm dating every other boy in the game at the same time (and it'd be every girl too if it let me). I swear that you're my canon end.

shirota

from the game jack jeanne.

Shirota Mitsuki has such a beautiful singing voice.. he's not the best at showing how he loves his friends, but it's completely obvious that he does. His outfits during the game are beautiful, as he often takes female roles or leads in the stage plays in the game. He connected with me as a singer myself, and the interactions he has with the player character are so wholesome. In the game he realises the protagonist is in fact a girl (hiding in an boys-only acting school) but takes it upon himself to play an even more convincing women to hide her secret on stage.

$10

donated by anemunie
29th march 2022
during a food crisis

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donated by allysaluvie_
29th march 2022
during a food crisis

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by larawgqs
29th march 2022
during a food crisis

$2

donated by valberrydaily
18th june 2024
as thanks for a pixel art brush

$2

donated by kiyuxovt
18th january 2024
as thanks for pixel art dividers

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Archive

My home - where would I even call that?

where do i belong in this world?

microsoft acknowledging a mspaint doodle i made.

carrd applauding me for a poem i wrote.

hitting 10,000 followers.