A Richmond artist is one of four CVS Health employees nationwide whose artwork will be featured on journal covers sold at CVS Pharmacy stores and online.

Ashley Briggs’ design, inspired by her mental health journey, was chosen from over 75 submissions in a company-wide contest. Her cover, titled “My Peace,” depicts her as an Afro-Latina woman and her connection to the James River floodwall.

“I hope this piece can inspire others to be kind to their mind,” Briggs said. “I hope it’s something they love.”

Briggs, a senior representative for CVS Health since 2016, began creating digital art during the pandemic to cope with isolation. Her design reflects her experience finding peace at Richmond’s flood wall.

The journals are part of the Caliber Fashion Artist Series, sold at over 6,700 CVS Pharmacy stores and CVS.com.

Deborah Fernandez-Turner, deputy chief psychiatric officer at CVS Health, noted the therapeutic benefits of journaling. “Studies have shown that journaling after a difficult life event or about emotional expression and processing can help to improve one’s mood, anxiety and overall well-being,” she said.

This marks the first time CVS Health has featured employee artwork on store brand products.