Yes, that would be good. Just try to gain something from this.

You’re misunderstanding the whole point
Do whatever the heck you want with bases but don’t act like what you do with them is entirely original
Give credit where and when it’s due, that’s what you should do

Of course, you should also learn not to be dependent on bases and tracing
They may help a little, but sticking with it won’t teach you a thing
Experiment, and use references, because from what I hear they’re really helpful
Employ your own style and do NOT stop the grind
I’m no artist but this is just stuff I’ve learnt over the years through SN

Alright, then apologise, take accountability and give credit

I’m a genius, I know