---
title: currentDrawing()
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Method
path: appkit/nsappearance/currentdrawing()
---

# currentDrawing()

The appearance that the system uses for color and asset resolution, and that’s active for drawing, usually from locking focus on a view.

## Declaration

```swift
class func currentDrawing() -> NSAppearance
```

## Return Value

Return Value The current appearance used for drawing.

## See Also

### Getting and Setting the Current Appearance

- [performAsCurrentDrawingAppearance(_:)](appkit/nsappearance/performascurrentdrawingappearance(_:).md)
- [current](appkit/nsappearance/current.md)