Cynthia Stahl Porter, of Gary, Indiana, has lived all over the mid-west and now resides in Jacksonville, AL where she maintains a studio in her home. She received both a BS and BFA degree from Jacksonville State University. She is a founding member of East Alabama Artists Inc., which runs the Art Works Gallery.

Cynthia has worked in many mediums including oil and watercolor painting, photography, printmaking, collage and ceramics. Her concentration is working in clay, both hand-building sculptural forms and wheel throwing functional pieces. To continue her education in the medium of clay she attends workshops. "It is always interesting to see how other clay artists work with the medium.

She has exhibited in both juried and invitational shows and her works are in many private collections. Presently her work can be found at Art Works Gallery, 921 Noble Street, Anniston, AL.