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"Chaos"{ }/ Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

“[Tufting’s] a form of rug-making with basically an electric punch needle,” Genevieve explains. “It’s a type of fiber arts, and it’s nice because typically when you see someone knitting or weaving, you think about how many hours and hours it takes, and tufting is a slightly sped-up version of that practice.” / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

Custom pom pom earrings{ }/ Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

Since upcycling and being sustainable are important to Genevieve, she sources most of her supplies from her favorite craft store, Indigo Hippo. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

BlackOlive Art’s Instagram is full of Genevieve’s latest works and behind-the-scenes videos. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

The name of BlackOlive Art is inspired by her dog, Olive, who she adopted four years ago. “When I’m sitting in my studio working, she’s just by my side the entire time,” says Genevieve. “She goes everywhere with me. We go to the post office, we go to the coffee shop, we go to breweries. She’s just my little partner.” / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

“[Tufting’s] a form of rug-making with basically an electric punch needle,” Genevieve explains. “It’s a type of fiber arts, and it’s nice because typically when you see someone knitting or weaving, you think about how many hours and hours it takes, and tufting is a slightly sped-up version of that practice.” / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

Heart tufted bomber jacket{ }/ Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

The name of BlackOlive Art is inspired by her dog, Olive, who she adopted four years ago. “When I’m sitting in my studio working, she’s just by my side the entire time,” says Genevieve. “She goes everywhere with me. We go to the post office, we go to the coffee shop, we go to breweries. She’s just my little partner.” / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

Since upcycling and being sustainable are important to Genevieve, she sources most of her supplies from her favorite craft store, Indigo Hippo. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

BlackOlive Art’s Instagram is full of Genevieve’s latest works and behind-the-scenes videos. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

The smiley face designs came about during the start of the pandemic. At one point, she was quarantining at home and going a little stir crazy when she started tufting a bunch of smiley faces. She says she was sick of being stuck inside and that the smiley faces just naturally started to take shape as if they were a response to the dread of isolation. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

“[Tufting’s] a form of rug-making with basically an electric punch needle,” Genevieve explains. “It’s a type of fiber arts, and it’s nice because typically when you see someone knitting or weaving, you think about how many hours and hours it takes, and tufting is a slightly sped-up version of that practice.” / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

Since upcycling and being sustainable are important to Genevieve, she sources most of her supplies from her favorite craft store, Indigo Hippo. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

BlackOlive Art’s Instagram is full of Genevieve’s latest works and behind-the-scenes videos. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

The name of BlackOlive Art is inspired by her dog, Olive, who she adopted four years ago. “When I’m sitting in my studio working, she’s just by my side the entire time,” says Genevieve. “She goes everywhere with me. We go to the post office, we go to the coffee shop, we go to breweries. She’s just my little partner.” / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

The smiley face designs came about during the start of the pandemic. At one point, she was quarantining at home and going a little stir crazy when she started tufting a bunch of smiley faces. She says she was sick of being stuck inside and that the smiley faces just naturally started to take shape as if they were a response to the dread of isolation. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

“[Tufting’s] a form of rug-making with basically an electric punch needle,” Genevieve explains. “It’s a type of fiber arts, and it’s nice because typically when you see someone knitting or weaving, you think about how many hours and hours it takes, and tufting is a slightly sped-up version of that practice.” / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

Genevieve has worked for ArtWorks, as well, painting a mural at the corner of 4th and Vine Streets. She’s also made a fiber art installation as part of their program to brighten up local storefronts. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

Since upcycling and being sustainable are important to Genevieve, she sources most of her supplies from her favorite craft store, Indigo Hippo. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

"Young and Sad"{ }/ Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

BlackOlive Art’s Instagram is full of Genevieve’s latest works and behind-the-scenes videos. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

The smiley face designs came about during the start of the pandemic. At one point, she was quarantining at home and going a little stir crazy when she started tufting a bunch of smiley faces. She says she was sick of being stuck inside and that the smiley faces just naturally started to take shape as if they were a response to the dread of isolation. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

The name of BlackOlive Art is inspired by her dog, Olive, who she adopted four years ago. “When I’m sitting in my studio working, she’s just by my side the entire time,” says Genevieve. “She goes everywhere with me. We go to the post office, we go to the coffee shop, we go to breweries. She’s just my little partner.” / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

“[Tufting’s] a form of rug-making with basically an electric punch needle,” Genevieve explains. “It’s a type of fiber arts, and it’s nice because typically when you see someone knitting or weaving, you think about how many hours and hours it takes, and tufting is a slightly sped-up version of that practice.” / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

Since upcycling and being sustainable are important to Genevieve, she sources most of her supplies from her favorite craft store, Indigo Hippo. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

BlackOlive Art’s Instagram is full of Genevieve’s latest works and behind-the-scenes videos. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

The name of BlackOlive Art is inspired by her dog, Olive, who she adopted four years ago. “When I’m sitting in my studio working, she’s just by my side the entire time,” says Genevieve. “She goes everywhere with me. We go to the post office, we go to the coffee shop, we go to breweries. She’s just my little partner.” / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

“[Tufting’s] a form of rug-making with basically an electric punch needle,” Genevieve explains. “It’s a type of fiber arts, and it’s nice because typically when you see someone knitting or weaving, you think about how many hours and hours it takes, and tufting is a slightly sped-up version of that practice.” / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

Since upcycling and being sustainable are important to Genevieve, she sources most of her supplies from her favorite craft store, Indigo Hippo. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.20

"Petra"{ }/ Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

"So It Goes"{ }/ Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

BlackOlive Art’s Instagram is full of Genevieve’s latest works and behind-the-scenes videos. You can find links to her website, Instagram, and Etsy page in the article portion of this piece. / Image courtesy of Genevieve Lavalle of BlackOlive Art // Published: 12.26.

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