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Hello, I'm Heidi.

 

I'm an artist and historian. For the past 10 years, I've worked in publishing serving as a layout designer, researcher, writer, and illustrator. 

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Please feel free to get in touch!
 

You can find my contact details on this page.

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EDUCATION

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PhD, History, University of Cambridge (2017)

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MPhil, Early Modern History with Distinction,
University of Cambridge (2013)

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BA, History, Claremont McKenna College (2012)

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FAQS

 

What Inspires you?

History, tiny details, dandies, and faded ink.

 

Dislikes?

Marshmallows. They seem fun to eat, but they are sadly not. 

 

Favorite book?

A tie between I Capture the Castle and Middlemarch.

 

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A zookeeper for baby river otters.

 

Favorite color?

Today it is green. 

 

How would you describe your "aesthetic"?

Jane Austen meets the Muppets. 

 

Favorite thing to draw?

Ducks. Always ducks.

All images © Heidi Coburn, 2025

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