About Thistle Art

Thistle Art brings original macabre paintings and art prints to the Haunted Happenings Marketplace in Salem, Massachusetts. Artist Ashlee Caswell finds beauty where nature meets the unknown, creating atmospheric works featuring ghosts, cryptids, folklore, and legendary creatures that capture the spirit of autumn in New England.

Each original painting explores the intersection of natural beauty and the supernatural, rendered with rich detail and a cozy yet unsettling energy. The Thistle Art collection includes original paintings in various sizes, high-quality art prints, and apparel featuring some of the most popular designs — from spectral figures drifting through misty landscapes to creatures emerging from centuries-old legends.

A Three-Year Returning Veteran

Thistle Art has been a returning favorite at the Haunted Happenings Marketplace since 2023. Ashlee handcrafts every piece, ensuring each work carries its own unique character. Whether drawn to the eerie glow of a spectral figure or the quiet mystery of a creature from folklore, visitors to Derby Square will find something to bring home from this beloved booth.

Where and When to Shop

Find Thistle Art at Derby Square during Haunted Happenings 2026. Derby Square operates on the following dates:

• September 26–27 (Saturday–Sunday)
• October 3–4 (Saturday–Sunday)
• October 10–12 (Saturday–Monday, Indigenous People’s Day)
• October 17–18 (Saturday–Sunday)
• October 24–25 (Saturday–Sunday)
• October 31 (Halloween, Saturday)
• November 1 (Sunday)

Hours: Saturdays 10 AM – 8 PM · Sundays 10 AM – 6 PM · Indigenous People’s Day Monday 10 AM – 6 PM · Halloween 10 AM – 9:45 PM

Follow Thistle Art

Follow @ashleexthistleart on Instagram for new releases, or browse the full collection at thistleartsstore.myshopify.com.