Self-Portraits: A New Technique

This is a technique I just started using for my self-portrait. I like the simplicity of the light and dark. I've found there are certain image conditions that make a better image in this style. The white spots on my hair and clothing are falling snow. I think I'm going to use these images to practice value and shading. This technique also works good with my face because of my round cheeks, forehead and chin. I like that it gives a suggestion of facial features without all the little details (and imperfections).