Native American artist Marlena Myles teaches through innovation

ST. PAUL — Marlena Myles, 35, is a self-taught professional artist. She is Mohegan, Muscogee Creek and an enrolled member of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe. Born in Connecticut, she grew up in Minneapolis and Rapid City, S.D., before returning to live in St …ST. PAUL — Marlena Myles, 35, is a self-taught professional artist. She is Mohegan, Muscogee Creek and an enrolled member of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe. Born in Connecticut, she grew up in Minneapolis and Rapid City, S.D., before returning to live in St …