My get pushed partner @mcsiegle challenged me this week to do a black and white self portrait. Here's my serious one. I also made a silly one that my daughter wanted me to use, but instead I'll post that one as a filler. I could switch them if anyone thinks the other one is better haha. Here's the link to the other one: https://365project.org/stephomy/365/2018-07-30
I like the way you've taken it out of the ordinary by experimenting with the lighting from the side. This one is definitely more high contrast than the other. Mission accomplished.