Underpainting on Black....

I went back with a simpler object to try a white underpainting on black paper. This time I used the same paper, more patience and a smaller area (2.5x3.5"). I'll try adding colour to it tomorrow. This underpainting is better than the one I had done for the teacup, so we will see if that makes a difference in the end. I think I still have a bit too heavy a hand.
The photo I used for this drawing is from Noblejose from The Morgue Files.