I thought maths and art abilities were a natural combination? Is it visual-spatial?

I didn't let my eldest go near pencils (for ridiculous fear of a,b,c) until he was three. That very day he wrote 'mummy' with a couple of extra sticks lol. I have it framed smile He is also a great artist with paint or pencils.

He is also ahead with languages; is that a mathy kid skill?