“Featuring Alberta’s Official Animal – The Bighorn Sheep”
A collector's mug handcrafted by Alberta artist Des McCaffrey
Alberta Wild & Free – Fine Art Collector’s Mug
Crafted in Alberta. For Albertans.
As a proud Alberta artist, I’m excited to release the Alberta Wild & Free Collector’s Mug. The bighorn sheep is the official animal of Alberta, a living emblem of our resilience, pride, and wild beauty.
I chose this animal not only for its striking power and presence, but because it so perfectly represents the untamed spirit of our province—free, strong, and unapologetically Albertan.
Each mug is individually crafted in my Alberta studio, based off my original paintings and not mass-produced overseas. Every purchase supports local art and carries a message of provincial pride from my hands to yours.
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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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Legacy Cast in Silver and Platinum
In a rare honour bestowed upon few, Des McCaffrey’s artwork now lives forever—etched in silver, struck in platinum. These sold-out collector coins are more than metal; they are emblems of wild spirit, reverence, and a legacy forged between artist and wilderness.
