Drawing quick sketches Gasparro was able to transfer the ideas in his head into visual images on a sheet of paper. From this energetic start, Gasparro established his composition, subject, and placement for the necessary words on the coin. From this jumping—off point, he drew many stages until he had a refined drawing ready to become a coin.
In this small group of artwork by Frank Gasparro are five different drawings showing the variations and stages Gasparro developed in eagle designs.