Alberta’s Official Animal - Painted by One of Our Own

By Alberta wildlife artist Des McCaffrey - proudly made in Alberta for Albertans. 

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Limited Edition Release

Each edition is strictly limited and individually numbered.

For collectors seeking a true connection to the original, each piece is produced with museum-quality materials and signed by hand in my Alberta studio.

Paper Giclée

A refined, traditional presentation—ideal for custom framing.

  • 100% cotton rag paper
  • Signed & numbered
  • Archival inks
  • Ships rolled with certificate

 

Canvas Giclée

Closest to the original painting, offering rich depth and texture.

  • Artist-grade canvas
  • Protective varnish
  • Signed & numbered
  • Ready for stretching/framing

 

These are not reproductions—they are heirloom-quality pieces created to endure for generations.

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About The Artist 

 

Desmond McCaffrey is an Alberta-based wildlife artist whose work is deeply rooted in a lifetime of outdoor experience. Born in Saskatchewan and raised in Edmonton and Grande Prairie, Desmond found his passion early—sketching wildlife scenes from memory after weekend hunts and fishing trips with his father. The forests along Bear Creek in northern Alberta became his sanctuary and classroom, shaping both his artistic eye and his love for the natural world.

A self-taught painter, Desmond transitioned from acrylics to oils to better express the spirit of the wilderness he knows so well. After working in Alberta’s oilpatch, guiding big game hunts, and running a taxidermy business, he committed fully to his art in 1989. His paintings have since earned national recognition, including commissions with the Royal Canadian Mint, and hang in collections across Canada.

Today, Desmond’s work celebrates the wildlife and landscapes of Alberta with boldness, reverence, and unmatched authenticity.

 

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Explore Des’s full online gallery of original wildlife paintings and fine art prints.

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