I’m picky. I cannot write properly unless my pen is perfect, unless it flows evenly and is comfortable in my hand. If a pen smudges I hate it. A fine point feels scratchy. Pencils, while I love writing with them, need sharpening too much.
My writing neatness changes with pens, too. Yes, I’m strange.
Drawing I like pencil, not writing pencil. I’m able to smudge – different than pen smudges. I’m trying pen drawing but my first lines are never the kept lines. Maybe I should pencil first? It has always felt wrong to trace over my own stuff. Like I’m cheating on myself – yes, I’m strange.
I can’t say it’s talent or habit which brings us to prefer one medium over another. Given the artists who specialize in certain mediums maybe it’s talent?
Then again, we’re all able to paint our homes – some like plain white walls and others colours – bright, deep, pastels. It’s all in what we are drawn to.
Same for any artist.